Crassula 'Shandy' is a Californian hybrid of uncertain parentage, is a fascinating addition to the family of succulents. It is an upright shrub, noted for its branches of elongated, fleshy leaves. Its foliage displays a soft grey-green hue, edged with a charming pink to red margin that can develop into an intriguing orange to red tint. When closely observed, the leaves are covered in delicate fine hairs, giving them a unique felt-like appearance.
This hybrid stands at an average height of about 30 cm, making it an ideal candidate for pot culture or a standout shrub for your garden. Its adaptability to various lighting conditions, thriving in either full sun or part shade, adds to its desirability for indoor or outdoor cultivation.
Crassula 'Shandy' blooms with clusters of cream to pale pink flowers, adding a delightful contrast to its leaf colours. The inflorescence can reach up to 30 cm tall, turning it into a captivating spectacle when in bloom. Its rosettes, reaching a diameter of up to 6.5 cm, accentuate its appeal.
The Crassula 'Shandy' is a wonderfully hardy plant that can tolerate a range of conditions. It has a preference for mesic to dry conditions, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping. Moreover, it's resistant to drought and tolerates poor soil, which, combined with its striking features, makes it an appealing choice for gardeners of varying expertise.
When it comes to propagation, stem cuttings are the way to go. Its adaptability to various pot sizes, from small to large and even hanging baskets, provides you with many options for displaying this beautiful plant. Remember, it does require excellent drainage. If you're planting it in a pot, be sure it has excellent drainage holes and use a coarse, free draining potting mix that can dry out quickly.
In conclusion, Crassula 'Shandy' is a hardy and versatile succulent, making it a reliable addition to any indoor or outdoor space. With an ease of growth that appeals to both novice and experienced gardeners, it thrives in a variety of settings and conditions. Whether potted indoors or planted as a drought-tolerant shrub in your garden, its grey-green foliage and attractive blooms are steady performers. Just remember its requirement for good drainage in pots, and it will continue to flourish.
Crassula 'Shandy' plants for sale shown in 70mm 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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- 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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