Product Description

Overview

Red Aptenia Cordifolia Flower Seeds are perfect for gardeners looking for a hardy ground-cover plant with vivid blooms. Also known as Baby Sun Rose, this succulent-like plant produces small, brilliant red flowers that contrast beautifully with its glossy heart-shaped foliage. Aptenia is heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and ideal for sunny, dry locations.

Features

• Premium-quality, non-GMO Red Aptenia Cordifolia Seeds

• Produces vibrant red blooms and lush, glossy foliage

• Excellent ground cover for hot, dry areas

• Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and hanging baskets

• Strong germination and fast-spreading growth

• Drought-tolerant and beginner-friendly

• Great for adding long-lasting color with minimal care

Specifications

• Plant Type: Perennial succulent ground cover

• Common Name: Aptenia / Baby Sun Rose

• Scientific Name: Aptenia cordifolia

• Variety: Red Flowering Type

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

• Growth Season: Spring–summer

• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grows as annual in cooler zones)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Bloom Time: Spring through autumn

• Plant Height: 2–6 inches

• Spread: 12–24 inches

• Watering: Low; prefers dry conditions

Planting Guide

• Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow in warm climates

• Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds and press lightly (do not bury deeply)

• Germination Time: 12–25 days

• Ideal Temperature: 20–26°C

• Transplanting: Move outdoors when temperatures are consistently warm