{"product_id":"red-pigface-mesembryanthemum-sp-red","title":"Red Pigface - Mesembryanthemum sp. (Red)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Pigface (Mesembryanthemum sp. 'Red')\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot, dry, sandy and forgotten - the spots where nothing grows are exactly where Red Pigface thrives. This succulent ice plant hugs the ground in a mat of fleshy foliage, then erupts in brilliant red daisy-like flowers that shimmer in full sun. It is drought-proofing and dazzle in one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Why Gardeners Love Red Pigface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Red Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e - glistening blooms open in the sun through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eTrue Drought Survivor\u003c\/strong\u003e - succulent leaves store water through the harshest dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eFast Living Mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e - spreads quickly to carpet bare soil and crowd out weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eSalt \u0026amp; Coast Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e - completely at home in seaside gardens and sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eAlmost Zero Care\u003c\/strong\u003e - no feeding, minimal watering, no pruning to speak of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 How to Use Red Pigface in Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eHot Banks \u0026amp; Slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e - binds loose soil where mowing and watering are impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e - front-line colour in salty wind and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRockeries\u003c\/strong\u003e - spills over rocks and walls in a curtain of red bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePots \u0026amp; Troughs\u003c\/strong\u003e - a waterfall of succulent foliage and flowers, watered rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Planting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and free-draining soil; loves coastal and dry climates, tolerating light frost only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40-50cm apart; mats join up within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to autumn; any frost-free time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly to establish, then leave it to rainfall. Overwatering is the only common way to kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❔ FAQs About Red Pigface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do the flowers close sometimes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIce plant flowers open in bright sunshine and close in the evening or on overcast days. Plant it in the sunniest spot you have for the longest daily show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need to cover a bank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 40-50cm spacing, a pack of 10 covers roughly 2-3 square metres, knitting into a solid weed-suppressing mat within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it from broken pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, stems root readily where they touch soil, so you can spread your planting further as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54737638097215,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737638129983,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-pigface-mesembryanthemum-sp-red-ae82db.jpg?v=1785941191","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-pigface-mesembryanthemum-sp-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}