Echeveria 'Tippy'
'Tippy' Echeveria, Echeveria 'Sunburst'
Echeveria 'Tippy' is an evergreen succulent forming a very pretty rosette, 6 in. across (15 cm), packed with fleshy, pale blue-green leaves adorned with prominent rose pointy tips. Its orange bell-shaped flowers are prized by hummingbirds. This Echeveria offsets readily and is perfect for containers and rock gardens.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm).
- Easily grown in sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Water occasionally. Drought tolerant
- Perfect for rock gardens or containers.
- Deer resistant
- Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
- Mostly native to Mexico
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 4" – 1' (10cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 4" – 1' (10cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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