Echeveria 'Dark Night Rose' is a captivating hybrid succulent that hails from Korea. This fascinating creation of nursery craftsmanship, with its elusive parentage, stands as a testament to the innovative practices and the artful eye of Korean plant breeders. Its most striking feature lies in its tightly knit rosette form which, although predominantly solitary in nature, has the ability to spawn offsets as the plant reaches maturity.
The soft pastel blue of its leaves offers a unique aesthetic charm. With pink tips and margins, the leaf structure of this Echeveria subtly echoes the romantic allure of a blooming rose. To further accentuate its beauty, a gentle dusting of powdery white farina cloaks its leaves, bestowing upon it an almost ethereal appearance that is quite enticing to the eye.
One of the most fascinating characteristics of Echeveria 'Dark Night Rose' is its ability to adapt and respond to environmental stress, particularly the chill of winter. As the temperatures drop, the plant’s leaves undergo a beautiful transformation. The tips and margins deepen into a richer, darker pinkish-red hue, the plant's version of winter blushing. This feature underscores the dynamic nature of the plant's aesthetic and its ability to offer visual interest throughout the year.
In terms of care, this compact succulent, like other Echeveria varieties, prefers a well-draining soil mix and plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. While cold stress can bring out its vivid colours, it's important to remember that Echeveria 'Dark Night Rose' is not frost-tolerant. For plant enthusiasts residing in Australia, it would be most suited to regions where temperatures do not dip below freezing during winter.
In sum, the Echeveria 'Dark Night Rose' offers a compelling blend of elegance and resilience, making it a standout selection for succulent connoisseurs and casual admirers alike. With its enchanting colour palette, compact form and dynamic response to environmental changes, it embodies an understated charm that will elevate any indoor or outdoor green space.
Echeveria 'Dark Night Rose' plants for sale shown in 90mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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