Topsy Turvy Echeveria
Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'
SKU
6348
An intriguing succulent with rosettes of thick, blue-gray, upward-curving leaves. Bright orange and yellow flowers rise above the foliage on tall arching stems in summer. Adds unique texture to rock gardens, borders, and container gardens. A frost-tender evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | Ech-eh-VER-ee-a run-YON-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Intriguing Color and Texture |
Requires excellent drainage; thrives in porous, rocky, unimproved soils. Most intense color in full sun; protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot summer regions. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize sparingly.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
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