38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Phedimus spurius
Two-Row Stonecrop
$10
10cm Pot
Mature height:
10 - 15 cm
Mature width:
30 - 45 cm
A tough, creeping succulent perennial forming a low, spreading mat of fleshy, rounded, scalloped leaves. Produces dense, flat, star-shaped, pink-to-red flower clusters in summer. Highly drought-tolerant.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, sandy, or stony gravelly soil.
Sunlight
Full sun to light partial shade; best flowering in sun.
Flower
Flat, star-shaped pink-to-red flower clusters in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Phedimus spurius is a hardy, mat-forming perennial that is perfect for rock gardens and small, structural spaces.
• Requires minimal care once established in the garden.
• Thrives in sunny, well-draining, and rocky soil spots.
• Very drought-tolerant once established in the ground.
• Hardy against frost and cold Central Otago winds.
Common Uses for
Phedimus spurius
01
Rockery Groundcover
Spreads to create a tight, permanent, neat cushion among garden stones.
02
Xeriscape Filler
Provides reliable, high-contrast, low-maintenance cover in dry garden zones.
03
Dry Border Edge
Outlines paths with a soft, succulent, drought-proof structural ribbon.
04
Container Specimen
Perfect in sunny, shallow pots for a neat, trailing succulent look.
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We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only