Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana

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Overview

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, a succulent perennial, features fleshy leaves and vibrant clusters of flowers. Optimal in Zones 10-12, it thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight. Typically 6-18 inches tall with a spread of 6-12 inches, it is suitable for container gardening. Minimal watering is required. Deadheading promotes longevity of the bloom period. Add for year-round interest or as a seasonal color pop.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 10–11Climate Temperate

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, a succulent perennial, features fleshy leaves and vibrant clusters of flowers

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — Its ease of care and colorful disposition are sure to make it a charming asset to any client's garden, image 165

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — or as a splash of color in rock gardens; often with scalloped edges, image 164

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — consider it for border accents; minimal watering is required, image 163

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — commonly known as Kalanchoe or Flaming Katy; minimal watering is required, image 175

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — These blossoms can appear throughout the year but are most prolific during late winter to spring; minimal, image 181

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — each bloom measuring up to an inch across; its ease of care and colorful disposition are sure to make it a, image 180

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — Minimal watering is required, image 172

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — Deadheading promotes longevity of the bloom period; often with scalloped edges, image 173

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — often with scalloped edges, image 179

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — making it an excellent choice for a low-maintenance pop of color in a garden design; minimal watering is, image 178

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — Add for year-round interest or as a seasonal color pop; its ease of care and colorful disposition are sure to, image 174

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — This plant typically reaches a modest height of 6 to 18 inches with a similar spread; its ease of care and, image 177

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — evergreen succulent known for its resilient nature and showy blooms; often with scalloped edges, image 176

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — a common issue in wet conditions; often with scalloped edges, image 182

Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana) — This succulent enjoys bright; its ease of care and colorful disposition are sure to make it a charming asset, image 183

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