Echeveria Frank Reinelt
Extraordinarily eye-catching, Echeveria ‘Frank Reinelt’ is a small evergreen succulent forming tight rosettes of fleshy, sharp-pointed, powdery blue-green leaves adorned with vivid rose-red margins towards their tips. In perfect specimens, this interesting coloration extends around the entire top half of the leaf. In winter, a flowering spike bearing urn-shaped pale green and pink flowers is on display.
Extraordinarily eye-catching, Echeveria 'Frank Reinelt' is a small evergreen succulent forming tight rosettes of fleshy, sharp-pointed, powdery blue-green leaves adorned with vivid rose-red margins towards their tips. In perfect specimens, this interesting coloration extends around the entire top half of the leaf. In winter, a flowering spike bearing urn-shaped pale green and pink flowers is on display. The more sun this Echeveria gets, the more conspicuous its coloration. Cool weather will also bring out the deeper color. A great choice for sunny gardens or containers.
- Grows up to 4 in. tall (10 cm) and 8 in. wide (20 cm).
- Easily grown in rocky, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Indoors, provide bright light. Once established, requires occasional water during the hot season.
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers where spectacular floral arrangements can be created.
- Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
- Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Separate offsets in spring
- Native to Mexico
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus – Succulents |
| Plant Family | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Spacing | 8″ (20cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |