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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

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