Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'
Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy'
Fast-growing, award-winning Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' is an evergreen succulent with stemless rosettes (4 in. wide or 10 cm) of waxy, spoon-shaped, powdery blue-gray leaves which are interestingly rolled downwards along their length, and curled up so that the tips point toward the center of the plant. In late summer or fall, it sends up 8 in. tall (20 cm) arching stems that bear star-shaped, yellow, and orange flowers. This Echeveria offsets readily and will form a dense carpet of rosettes over time. A great choice as a groundcover, for rock gardens, green roofs, or containers.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 8-12 in. tall and wide (20-20 cm).
- Easily grown in sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. This succulent is drought tolerant but does best with occasional watering. Do not water when dormant. Fertilize sparingly to stop excessive growth
- Perfect as a groundcover, for rock gardens, green roofs, or containers.
- Deer resistant
- Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil, and aphids
- Separate offsets in spring
- Native to Mexico
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
| Plant Family | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
| Plant Family | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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