Add striking color and charm to your garden with Echeveria, an heirloom succulent known for its vibrant flowering rosettes and low-maintenance growth. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, and ornamental displays, these flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies while providing a long-lasting and drought-tolerant garden accent. Their hardy and easy-to-grow nature makes them suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Succulent flowering plant
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Height/Spread: 6 – 12 inches tall, compact rosette growth habit
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Flower Color: Vibrant shades of red, pink, orange, or yellow (varies by seed batch)
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or succulent soil mix
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Special Traits: Vibrant flowers, low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or in a warm environment year-round.
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Soil Preparation: Use a well-draining succulent mix or sandy soil enriched with a small amount of compost.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; do not cover deeply as light aids germination.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 4 – 6 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water sparingly once seedlings are established to avoid rot.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under optimal light and temperature conditions.
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Care: Provide bright light, avoid overwatering, and remove dead leaves or spent blooms to encourage healthy growth.
