Kalanchoe

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Succulent leaves produce flowers in shades of red, pink, salmon, white, orange and yellow. Generally available year-round as a potted plant. Use as a colorful accent for house, porch or patio. When flowers fade, retain as an interesting foliage plant. Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade.

Companion Plants

Red Hot Poker

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Red Hot Poker

Vibrant flowers attract hummingbirds and make long-lasting cut flowers. Spectacular specimen for perennial or mixed shrub gardens, especially when planted in large groups. Attractive planted with caryopteris, Russian sage and catmint. Water regularly while in bloom to prolong flowering.

Fountain Grass

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Fountain Grass

Spectacular and long blooming. Excellent planted with spring-flowering bulbs, at water's edge, and in combination with rudbeckia, Russian sage and tall sedum. Attractive fall color and winter effect. Plumes are valued in flower arrangements.

Spike Speedwell

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Spike Speedwell

Beautiful flowers in slender spires attract hummingbirds to the garden. A lovely addition to summer bouquets, perennial gardens or along a walkway. Available in a wide assortment of forms, from low, spreading varieties to tall, upright selections ideal for bringing height to the garden.

Details

Common name

Kalanchoe

Botanical name

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora

Zone

USDA 10 - 11

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Bloom time

No Bloom

Light

sun

Height

16-24" (41-61 cm)

Habit

multistemmed

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

keep weed-free