Overview
Create a stunning, low-growing green carpet with Aptenia Cordifolia Seeds, prized for their bright, daisy-like blooms and fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. Commonly called the Baby Sun Rose or Heartleaf Ice Plant, Aptenia is a fast-spreading succulent that thrives in warm, sunny climates. Its glossy foliage and colorful flowers make it ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and borders.
Key Features
- Produces dense, mat-forming ground cover with vibrant pink to purple flowers.
- Hardy and drought-tolerant once established.
- Perfect for sunny garden beds, slopes, and rockeries.
- Non-GMO, naturally cultivated seeds for healthy plant growth.
- Low-maintenance and ideal for water-efficient landscapes.
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Excellent for soil erosion control and decorative edging.
Specifications
- Common Name: Baby Sun Rose, Heartleaf Ice Plant
- Scientific Name: Aptenia cordifolia
- Plant Type: Perennial succulent ground cover
- Flower Color: Pink to purple
- Foliage: Green, heart-shaped leaves
- Growth Habit: Trailing, spreading
- Blooming Season: Spring through late summer
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
- Water Requirement: Low to moderate (drought-tolerant)
- Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (USDA)
- Mature Spread: 12–24 inches
- Mature Height: 3–6 inches
- Germination Time: 14–21 days
- Soil Type: Sandy or loamy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: Neutral (6.5–7.5)
- Planting Depth: Surface sow, lightly press into soil
- Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
- Germination Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)
- Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Very low
- Lifespan: Perennial (in frost-free zones)
- Special Feature: Ground cover for dry, sunny areas
Planting & Growing Guide
- Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, sandy soil.
- Scatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and gently press them down without covering deeply.
- Mist lightly to keep the soil moist during germination.
- Germination occurs within 2–3 weeks in warm conditions.
- Once seedlings are strong enough, transplant them to their permanent outdoor location.
- Water sparingly—Aptenia thrives in dry conditions once established.
- Trim occasionally to control spread and maintain a tidy look.
