Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'
Fred Ives Echeveria
Description
Graptoveria 'Fred Ives': Echeveria hybrid. One of the easier plants to grow, appears to be forgiving. Good multiplier and soon makes a nice mat. Each plant grows to well over 12" in diameter. Flowers appear in the summer on long arching stems with an orange-pink flower. Blue-grey with shades of pink. They grow outdoors in frost free areas. Cold climates must bring them indoors. Very attractive plant. Tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Pink, Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Water Garden, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.