Botanical Name: Common Names:
Carpobrotus glaucescens Aussie Rambler Pigface, CAR10,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Succulents & Cacti Mat Forming, Prostrate
Description:
Aussie Rambler™ Carpobrotus is a prostrate creeping succulent that has long trailing stems up to 2m. Commonly called Pigface, this native Carpobrotus produces large deep pink flowers in spring and autumn with purple stems. Great for rockeries, mass plantings, a sand dune stabiliser or for any low maintenance gardens in inland and coastal positions. Size: 20cm high x 2m wide. Uses: Ground cover for coastal and inland plantings.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Full sun to light shade. Suits most soil types. Tolerates frost, drought, humidity and salt. Avoid prolonged wet feet. Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. Prune if ever required. Where it works: QLD (not yet tested in northern QLD), NSW, VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Aizoaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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