Red Hesperaloe
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Quick Facts
- Easy care
- Can bloom nearly year-round in warm-winter regions
- A fantastic choice for drought-prone areas
Details
Weight: 25 lbs
Container Size: 5 gallon
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About This Plant
Type
Succulents
Leaf Color
Green
Flowering
Flowering
Mature Height
Up to 36 inches
Mature Width
Up to 48 inches
Features
Attracts hummingbirds, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-Round Interest
Grower/Brand
Monrovia
Seasonality
Leaf Lifespan
Evergreen
Leaf Time of Year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Bloom Color
Pink
Plant Care Tips
Planting Instructions
If soil in container is dry, water plants prior to planting. Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the root ball and 1.5 times deeper. Mix fertilizer or compost into the soil and return a few inches of soil mixture to the planting hole. Remove the plant from the container and gently tease out the roots on the surface of the root ball. Plant with the top of the root ball at ground level. Back-fill around the root ball with the rest of the soil mixture, gently firming it in as you go, and build a short berm of soil around the plant to create a watering basin. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Keep new plants well-watered the first summer, checking for water needs daily or every other day. Covering the root ball and area around the plant with 1-3 inches of mulch will help keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Keep mulch from touching tree trunks and plant stems.General Care Description
Once roots established, reduce water frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells, but prefers periodic water. Feed in early spring. Remove spent bloom stalks for a neat appearance. Protect young, tender plants from rabbits and deer.Effort of Care
Low
Soil Type
Average to lean, well-drained
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light Needs
Needs a full day of sun for best flowering.
Water Needs
Extremely drought tolerant. Deep soaking once a week will result in better flowering.
Disease and Pests
Fungal root rots in damp, heavy soils. Aphids.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6