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Carpobrotus glaucescens

Plant name: Pigface

Plant type: groundcovers / climbers

Origin: AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST

Cultural notes: Either full sun or part shade and well-drained soils.

Tolerates: Salt tolerant.

Flowering season: Spring to summer but can flower sporadically.

Flower colour: Purple-pink flowers.

Foliage colour: Thick smooth green leaves.

Width: Up to 2m

Height: Up to 0.2m

Recommended uses: Does well in coastal gardens, pots and baskets.

Description: Prostrate creeping succulent with long trailing stems producing large deep pink flowers.