Echeveria Ruffles

Echeveria ‘Ruffles’ is an incredibly pretty evergreen succulent with large rosettes of heavily frilled, gray-green leaves turning pink depending on the time of year and sun exposure. In late summer, it sends up tall stalks bearing red-orange flowers. A great addition to the sunny garden or decorative containers.

Echeveria 'Ruffles' is an incredibly pretty evergreen succulent with large rosettes of heavily frilled, gray-green leaves turning pink depending on the time of year and sun exposure. In late summer, it sends up tall stalks bearing red-orange flowers. A great addition to the sunny garden or decorative containers.

  • Grows up to 9-12 in. tall (22-30 cm).
  • Easily grown in sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Provide enough light, so the leaves retain their pretty color but not too much that they sunburn. Thrives in heat and tolerates drought when established. Water occasionally.
  • Excellent for rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Perfect for containers where spectacular floral arrangements can be created.
  • Deer resistant
  • 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
  • Mostly native to Texas, Mexico, Central, and South America

Requirements

Hardiness 9
– 12

Heat Zones 10
– 11

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 9"
– 1'
(22cm
– 30cm)
Spread 9"
– 1'
(22cm
– 30cm)
Spacing 12″ (30cm)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden