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Perle von Nurnberg Echeveria - 1 Gallon
SKU:
2173440
UPC:
014949358177
$17.99
- Iconic rosettes of soft gray‑brown leaves with deep pink highlights, delicately dusted in a powdery white bloom.
- Summer color boost: bright coral‑orange flowers on foot‑long reddish stems add height and contrast.
- Heat‑ and drought‑tolerant, frost‑tender evergreen that thrives in lean, well‑drained soils and bright light.
- Perfect scale for containers and rock gardens—rosettes mature to ~8–10 in. tall and 6–8 in. wide.
Perle von Nurnberg Echeveria (Echeveria ‘Perle von Nürnberg’) is a collector‑favorite succulent prized for its pastel, pruinose rosettes that blush pink in strong light and send up showy coral flower wands in summer. Give it full to partial sun, a gritty, fast‑draining mix, and let the soil dry between waterings, and this waterwise evergreen will reward you with year‑round texture and seasonal bloom—indoors on a bright sill or outdoors in containers and rock gardens.
Plant Description
A compact, evergreen succulent forming symmetrical rosettes with soft gray‑brown leaves and deep pink highlights beneath a powdery white coating; prized for foliage and summer bloom spikes that rise above the rosette.
Foliage & Color
Pastel gray‑brown leaves with pink overtones and a pruinose (powdery) finish that intensifies in bright light, delivering a refined, velvety look in containers and mixed succulent bowls.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Bright coral‑to‑orange, bell‑shaped flowers on reddish stalks up to about a foot long appear in summer and can continue into fall, adding height and contrast above the rosette.
Habit & Size
Moderate growth; individual rosettes typically reach roughly 8–10 in. tall and 6–8 in. wide—an ideal footprint for tabletop containers, windowsills, and front‑of‑border placements.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun to partial sun outdoors; provide very bright light indoors. In hot summer climates, protect from intense late‑afternoon sun to prevent scorch while preserving color.
Water & Soil
Allow soil to dry between waterings; use lean, porous, sharply drained mixes (cactus/succulent soil with mineral grit). Avoid water sitting in the rosette and never keep roots waterlogged.
Hardiness
A frost‑tender evergreen succulent most reliable in warm zones; grow as a bright‑light houseplant or seasonal patio accent where winters freeze.
Special Features
Waterwise and easy‑care once established; tolerant of heat and periodic drought; non‑toxic to cats and dogs; excellent for low‑water designs and modern containers.
Landscape & Décor Uses
Rock and gravel gardens, xeriscapes, and minimalist containers; stunning as a single specimen or combined with Senecio, Sedum, Sempervivum, Kalanchoe, or Yucca for layered texture.
Indoor & Container Tips
Use a gritty mix and containers with ample drainage; rotate for even light; water thoroughly, then let mix dry. Keep leaves dry to preserve the powdery bloom.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly the first season to establish; thereafter, water sparingly. Fertilize lightly in active growth. Remove spent flower stalks and any dried lower leaves to keep rosettes tidy.
Origins & Breeding
Historic hybrid selection of Echeveria gibbiflora ‘Metallica’ × E. elegans, introduced in Germany in the early 20th century; celebrated for its color and floral display.
- Iconic rosettes of soft gray‑brown leaves with deep pink highlights, delicately dusted in a powdery white bloom.
- Summer color boost: bright coral‑orange flowers on foot‑long reddish stems add height and contrast.
- Heat‑ and drought‑tolerant, frost‑tender evergreen that thrives in lean, well‑drained soils and bright light.
- Perfect scale for containers and rock gardens—rosettes mature to ~8–10 in. tall and 6–8 in. wide.
Perle von Nurnberg Echeveria (Echeveria ‘Perle von Nürnberg’) is a collector‑favorite succulent prized for its pastel, pruinose rosettes that blush pink in strong light and send up showy coral flower wands in summer. Give it full to partial sun, a gritty, fast‑draining mix, and let the soil dry between waterings, and this waterwise evergreen will reward you with year‑round texture and seasonal bloom—indoors on a bright sill or outdoors in containers and rock gardens.
Plant Description
A compact, evergreen succulent forming symmetrical rosettes with soft gray‑brown leaves and deep pink highlights beneath a powdery white coating; prized for foliage and summer bloom spikes that rise above the rosette.
Foliage & Color
Pastel gray‑brown leaves with pink overtones and a pruinose (powdery) finish that intensifies in bright light, delivering a refined, velvety look in containers and mixed succulent bowls.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Bright coral‑to‑orange, bell‑shaped flowers on reddish stalks up to about a foot long appear in summer and can continue into fall, adding height and contrast above the rosette.
Habit & Size
Moderate growth; individual rosettes typically reach roughly 8–10 in. tall and 6–8 in. wide—an ideal footprint for tabletop containers, windowsills, and front‑of‑border placements.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun to partial sun outdoors; provide very bright light indoors. In hot summer climates, protect from intense late‑afternoon sun to prevent scorch while preserving color.
Water & Soil
Allow soil to dry between waterings; use lean, porous, sharply drained mixes (cactus/succulent soil with mineral grit). Avoid water sitting in the rosette and never keep roots waterlogged.
Hardiness
A frost‑tender evergreen succulent most reliable in warm zones; grow as a bright‑light houseplant or seasonal patio accent where winters freeze.
Special Features
Waterwise and easy‑care once established; tolerant of heat and periodic drought; non‑toxic to cats and dogs; excellent for low‑water designs and modern containers.
Landscape & Décor Uses
Rock and gravel gardens, xeriscapes, and minimalist containers; stunning as a single specimen or combined with Senecio, Sedum, Sempervivum, Kalanchoe, or Yucca for layered texture.
Indoor & Container Tips
Use a gritty mix and containers with ample drainage; rotate for even light; water thoroughly, then let mix dry. Keep leaves dry to preserve the powdery bloom.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly the first season to establish; thereafter, water sparingly. Fertilize lightly in active growth. Remove spent flower stalks and any dried lower leaves to keep rosettes tidy.
Origins & Breeding
Historic hybrid selection of Echeveria gibbiflora ‘Metallica’ × E. elegans, introduced in Germany in the early 20th century; celebrated for its color and floral display.
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