A vigorous large rosette intergeneric hybrid in shifting shades of bronze, lilac and pinkish-purple with a soft bloom, easily offsetting into clusters. A showy, forgiving feature for pots and gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Succulent
- Mature size: 20 cm H × 30 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 Fred Ives Graptoveria
Graptoveria 'Fred Ives' is a moderate-growing succulent in the Crassulaceae family. It reaches around 20 cm tall and 30 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, purple-toned and silver-grey foliage. Yellow flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Fred Ives Graptoveria
Fred Ives Graptoveria 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
Fred Ives Graptoveria 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
Fred Ives Graptoveria 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 Fred Ives Graptoveria after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Fred Ives Graptoveria in the garden
Fred Ives Graptoveria 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 Fred Ives Graptoveria 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.
Buying Fred Ives Graptoveria
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