Carpobrotus rossii - Native Pig Face
Carpobrotus rossii - Native Pig Face - is common on coastal dunes. It is a prostrate plant which spreads to 2 metres or more with thick, succulent leaves up to 100 mm long. The flowers are superficially daisy-like and about 45 mm in diameter. They usually have mauve to purple petals and a white centre. The fruits are globular, about 20 mm diameter and dull red in colour. The fruits and leaves are edible. Please note these are in larger 75cm tubes.
This species is not common in cultivation but it can form an unusual and attractive plant for a well drained soil and full to partial sun. It is, of course, well suited to exposed, coastal locations.
Carpobrotus rossii - Native Pig Face - is common on coastal dunes. It is a prostrate plant which spreads to 2 metres or more with thick, succulent leaves up to 100 mm long. The flowers are superficially daisy-like and about 45 mm in diameter. They usually have mauve to purple petals and a white centre. The fruits are globular, about 20 mm diameter and dull red in colour. The fruits and leaves are edible. Please note these are in larger 75cm tubes.
This species is not common in cultivation but it can form an unusual and attractive plant for a well drained soil and full to partial sun. It is, of course, well suited to exposed, coastal locations.
Carpobrotus rossii - Native Pig Face - is common on coastal dunes. It is a prostrate plant which spreads to 2 metres or more with thick, succulent leaves up to 100 mm long. The flowers are superficially daisy-like and about 45 mm in diameter. They usually have mauve to purple petals and a white centre. The fruits are globular, about 20 mm diameter and dull red in colour. The fruits and leaves are edible. Please note these are in larger 75cm tubes.
This species is not common in cultivation but it can form an unusual and attractive plant for a well drained soil and full to partial sun. It is, of course, well suited to exposed, coastal locations.
