Aptenia ‘Red Apple’
Aptenia ‘Red Apple’ is a hardycomma-sign low-growing succulent known for its vibrant red flowers and fleshycomma-sign green leaves. This fast-growing plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soilcomma-sign making it an excellent choice for ground covercomma-sign hanging basketscomma-sign or containers. Red Apple is drought-tolerant and easy to care forcomma-sign adding a pop of color to gardens and landscapes with minimal maintenance. Its unique flower display and compact growth make it a great addition to warm-climate gardens looking for vibrantcomma-sign low-maintenance plants.
Specs
Vibrant Red Blooms with Spreading Succulent Charm
Aptenia ‘Red Apple’, also known as Baby Sun Rose, is a fast-growing, mat-forming succulent that brings a cheerful burst of color to any sunny space. With its vivid red, daisy-like flowers and glossy green heart-shaped leaves, this ground-hugging plant is perfect for rock gardens, containers and hanging baskets. It blooms reliably from spring to fall and requires minimal care once established.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Spreading, mat-forming ground cover
Mature Size: 4 to 6 inches tall, spreads up to 2 feet
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers temperatures above 32°F
Color: Bright red flowers with green foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Low
Aptenia ‘Red Apple’, also known as Baby Sun Rose, is a fast-growing, mat-forming succulent that brings a cheerful burst of color to any sunny space. With its vivid red, daisy-like flowers and glossy green heart-shaped leaves, this ground-hugging plant is perfect for rock gardens, containers and hanging baskets. It blooms reliably from spring to fall and requires minimal care once established.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering
Bloom Time: Spring to fall
Growth Habit: Spreading, mat-forming ground cover
Mature Size: 4 to 6 inches tall, spreads up to 2 feet
USDA Zone: 9 to 11
Temperature: Prefers temperatures above 32°F
Color: Bright red flowers with green foliage
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Low
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Spreading
Mature Height:
MINI (under 12 inches)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Cold Tolerant
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Low
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes