{"product_id":"aptenia-baby-sunrose","title":"Aptenia Baby Sunrose","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jxgyrh\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eAptenia cordifolia ‘Baby Sunrose’ (Baby Sun Rose)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eAptenia ‘Baby Sunrose’ is a fast-growing, evergreen groundcover valued for its succulent foliage and vibrant, daisy-like flowers. It is widely used in gardens and landscapes for spreading coverage, erosion control, and low-maintenance planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eThe plant produces small, fleshy, bright green leaves that form a dense mat across the ground. Throughout the warmer months, it displays numerous small, bright pink to magenta flowers that open in sunlight, creating a vivid carpet of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e‘Baby Sunrose’ is known for its rapid spreading habit, making it ideal for covering large areas quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eThe succulent leaves store moisture, allowing it to tolerate dry conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eIts bright flowers provide long-lasting seasonal colour and attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18918vg\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eGrowth Habit and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eThis variety grows as a low, spreading groundcover with trailing stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eIt typically reaches 10 to 20 cm in height, with a spread of 1 to 2 metres or more. Growth rate is fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1evwddo\" data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yjlpdk\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003ePerforms best in full sun. Full sun encourages dense growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rthh5f\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eRequires regular watering during establishment. Once established, it is drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eAllow soil to dry between watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"p3fpbz\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003ePrefers well-draining soil and performs well in sandy or poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14lz4ze\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eTemperature and Climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eSuitable for warm temperate to subtropical climates. It tolerates heat and coastal conditions but is sensitive to frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eVery low maintenance. Trim as needed to control spread and maintain shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eMinimal fertilising is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eCan be easily propagated from cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lt9dvm\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eCommon Issues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eCan spread aggressively if not managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eFrost may damage foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eOverwatering or poor drainage may lead to root issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"mu966k\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eAptenia ‘Baby Sunrose’ is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eGroundcover\u003cbr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eRock and coastal gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eRetaining walls and slopes\u003cbr data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eContainer planting\u003cbr data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eHanging baskets\u003cbr data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eLow-maintenance landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eIts spreading habit makes it ideal for covering bare areas quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8r6oui\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eSpecification and Care Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"4068\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2211\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2286\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"4068\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2410\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eAptenia cordifolia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2509\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eBaby Sun Rose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2608\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eEvergreen succulent groundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2707\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2781\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e10 cm to 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2806\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003eSpreading, trailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2905\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3004\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3103\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDirect Sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3177\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3202\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWatering Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3276\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLow once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3301\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3375\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWell-draining, sandy or poor soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3400\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrainage Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3474\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eEssential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3499\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3573\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWarm temperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3598\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3672\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3771\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3697\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3771\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3870\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3796\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMaintenance Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3870\"\u003eVery low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3895\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3969\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMinimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4068\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"3994\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4068\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNot commonly regarded as toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4073\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17zp8u4\" data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003eFAQ – Aptenia ‘Baby Sunrose’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003eHow fast does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003eVery quickly, covering large areas in a short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4218\"\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4221\"\u003eYes, full sun is best for flowering and dense growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4303\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4306\"\u003eYes, highly drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4392\"\u003eCan it be used in hanging baskets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4395\"\u003eYes, it trails well over edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4465\"\u003eIs it suitable for coastal areas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4468\"\u003eYes, it tolerates coastal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4604\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4532\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4535\"\u003eTypically 10 to 20 cm high and can spread over 1 to 2 metres or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Nurso","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":51731097977128,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6847\/6200\/files\/074ee8be-b434-4abc-8cc4-ac9c4a193907.png?v=1778030275","url":"https:\/\/www.thenurso.au\/products\/aptenia-baby-sunrose","provider":"The Nurso","version":"1.0","type":"link"}