Talinum calycinum

Also called Large-Flowered Rock Pink

AKA Phemeranthus calycinus
Individual plants quickly form large colonies
Magenta-pink saucer-like flowers with contrasting yellow stamens
Flowers open on sunny days by noon and close mid-afternoon
Each flower lasts one day
Succulent linear bright green leaves
Foliage turns bright pink in cooler temperatures
Drought-tolerant perennial
Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
15-25 cm

SPREAD:
20-30 cm

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
1ltr

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in an average to dry, extremely well-drained, gravelly or sandy soil, in full sun. May not be reliable in Ontario winters, but self-seeds freely and can establish itself the next year.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Rooftop (extensive)