Overview Create a stunning, low-growing green carpet with Aptenia Cordifolia Seeds, prized for their bright, daisy-like blooms and fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. Commonly called the Baby Sun Rose or Heartleaf Ice Plant, Aptenia is a fast-spreading succulent that thrives in warm, sunny climates. Its glossy foliage and colorful flowers make it ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and borders.
Key Features
Produces dense, mat-forming ground cover with vibrant pink to purple flowers.
Hardy and drought-tolerant once established.
Perfect for sunny garden beds, slopes, and rockeries.
Non-GMO, naturally cultivated seeds for healthy plant growth.
Low-maintenance and ideal for water-efficient landscapes.
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Excellent for soil erosion control and decorative edging.
Specifications
Common Name: Baby Sun Rose, Heartleaf Ice Plant
Scientific Name: Aptenia cordifolia
Plant Type: Perennial succulent ground cover
Flower Color: Pink to purple
Foliage: Green, heart-shaped leaves
Growth Habit: Trailing, spreading
Blooming Season: Spring through late summer
Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
Water Requirement: Low to moderate (drought-tolerant)
Hardiness Zones: 911 (USDA)
Mature Spread: 1224 inches
Mature Height: 36 inches
Germination Time: 1421 days
Soil Type: Sandy or loamy, well-drained soil
Soil pH: Neutral (6.57.5)
Planting Depth: Surface sow, lightly press into soil
Spacing: 1012 inches apart
Germination Temperature: 2025C (6877F)
Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
Maintenance Level: Very low
Lifespan: Perennial (in frost-free zones)
Special Feature: Ground cover for dry, sunny areas
Planting & Growing Guide
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, sandy soil.
Scatter seeds evenly over the soil surface and gently press them down without covering deeply.
Mist lightly to keep the soil moist during germination.
Germination occurs within 23 weeks in warm conditions.
Once seedlings are strong enough, transplant them to their permanent outdoor location.
Water sparinglyAptenia thrives in dry conditions once established.
Trim occasionally to control spread and maintain a tidy look.
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