A sought-after hybrid rosette flushed in dusky lavender-pink and grey with a fine powdery bloom, intensifying to deeper purple tones in bright light. A signature feature plant for containers and arrangements.
At a glance
- Plant type: Succulent
- Mature size: 15 cm H × 15 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Perle von Nurnberg
Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' is a slow-growing succulent in the Crassulaceae family. It reaches around 15 cm tall and 15 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, purple-toned and silver-grey foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Perle von Nurnberg
Perle von Nurnberg suits arid and semi-arid, Mediterranean and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is a sought-after collector's plant.
Soil & planting
Perle von Nurnberg does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Perle von Nurnberg is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Perle von Nurnberg after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Perle von Nurnberg in the garden
Perle von Nurnberg earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Perle von Nurnberg with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and arid and semi-arid climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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