Echeveria Tippy
Echeveria ‘Tippy’ is an evergreen succulent forming a very pretty rosette, 6 in. across (15 cm), packed with fleshy, pale blue-green leaves adorned with prominent rose pointy tips. Its orange bell-shaped flowers are prized by hummingbirds. This Echeveria offsets readily and is perfect for containers and rock gardens.
Echeveria 'Tippy' is an evergreen succulent forming a very pretty rosette, 6 in. across (15 cm), packed with fleshy, pale blue-green leaves adorned with prominent rose pointy tips. Its orange bell-shaped flowers are prized by hummingbirds. This Echeveria offsets readily and is perfect for containers and rock gardens.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm).
- Easily grown in sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. Water occasionally. Drought tolerant
- Perfect for rock gardens or containers.
- Deer resistant
- Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
- Mostly native to Mexico
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 12 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 4" – 1' (10cm – 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 | Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |