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Echeveria cante

Echeveria cante

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Information by: RuthBancroftgarden.org        Photographer: San Marcos Growers

 

Description

Among the echeverias which flower in the summer is a beautiful species named Echeveria cante, from the central Mexican state of Zacatecas. When this plant first found its way into cultivation, it was thought to be a form of Echeveria subrigida, which occurs a considerable distance away to the south and the southeast. Both of these have large leaves with a coating of powdery white, but he leaves are shaped differently and the flowers are distinctly different. Still, it was not until 1997 that Echeveria cante was finally described as a species. Echeveria cante can grow to be quite large as echeverias go, with rosettes over a foot across. The powdery whiteness of the leaves is complemented by a reddening at the margins, and the whole rosette can be tinted lavender under some growing conditions. Plants occasionally make a few offsets, but usually they are single. The flower stalks emerge in summer, with flowering commencing in July at the Ruth Bancroft Garden. A plant normally has one or two inflorescences, rising to a height of 1½ to 2 feet, with multiple short side branches bearing several flowers each. The whole stalk and its bract leaves, and even the pink outsides of the flowers, look as though they had been whitewashed. This makes the red to orange color of the flower’s interior stand out. It tolerates full sun in coastal areas but will need shade in inland areas. Does best with well draining soil.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Purple, Red, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers