🌺 Aptenia Baby Sun Rose Variegated
Aptenia cordifolia ‘Variegata’
A drought-tolerant groundcover with trailing stems, variegated green-and-white foliage, and bright magenta-pink daisy-like flowers. Excellent for hot, sunny locations.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: South Africa
☀️ Light: Full sun to part sun
💧 Water: Low; very drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 3–6 in tall, spreading 2–3 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Nearly year-round in South Florida
🪴 Landscape Use: Ideal for groundcover, rock gardens, hanging baskets, retaining walls, or spilling from containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in sandy or well-draining soil amended with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to encourage lush spreading and abundant blooms