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Safari Rose Aloe - 1 Gallon
SKU:
1870055
UPC:
014949442418
$17.99
- Repeat-blooming spikes of light salmon‑pink flowers from summer through winter for long seasonal color.
- Upright, spreading clumps of succulent green leaves with soft teeth and gray‑red tips add bold texture.
- Compact yet impactful—about 12–18 in. tall and up to ~40 in. wide; ~36 in. tall in bloom.
- Waterwise, easy‑care evergreen aloe that thrives in full to partial sun and fast‑draining soil.
Safari Rose Aloe (Aloe hybrid ‘Safari Rose’, PP28,002) is a compact, repeat‑flowering aloe that keeps color coming with big, showy salmon‑pink flower clusters above glossy green rosettes edged with soft teeth. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and statement containers, it’s heat‑ and drought‑tolerant once established, excels in lean, fast‑draining soil, and delivers four‑season structure with minimal care.
Plant Description
A clustering, upright aloe valued for its long bloom window and compact scale. Medium‑green leaves with soft marginal teeth and gray‑red tips form tidy rosettes that spread gradually.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Light salmon‑pink flower clusters on sturdy spikes; primary bloom from summer into winter with a repeat‑blooming habit that extends the display.
Habit & Size
Foliage typically 12–18 in. tall and up to ~40 in. wide; flower spikes elevate the show to ~36 in. tall. Clumps broaden slowly for full, textural coverage without becoming rangy.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun to partial sun outdoors; bright light indoors. Strong light supports compact growth and abundant bloom.
Water & Soil
Water deeply only when soil is completely dry. Plant in lean, loose, sandy or rocky, fast‑draining mixes (use cactus/succulent media for containers). Reduce watering in cooler months.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 9–11; a frost‑tender evergreen. In colder regions, grow in containers and move indoors before frost.
Special Features
Waterwise and easy‑care; attracts pollinators (including hummingbirds); generally deer and rabbit resistant; improved pest/disease resistance noted within the Safari series.
Landscape Uses
Rock and gravel gardens, borders, massed as large‑scale groundcover, poolside or modern containers where repeat blooms provide high‑impact color.
Care & Maintenance
Establish with occasional deep watering the first season; afterward, water sparingly. Avoid excess moisture in cool weather. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in early spring if needed.
Spacing & Planting
Space 36–48 in. on center for cohesive coverage and airflow. Plant slightly high in well‑drained beds or mounds to prevent crown rot.
Indoor & Container Tips
Use a gritty succulent mix in a pot with ample drainage. Provide bright light (south/west exposure), rotate for even growth, and never allow pots to sit in water.
Patent & Breeding
Cultivar ‘Safari Rose’ (PP28,002) arose from a long‑running South African breeding program selecting compact, floriferous aloes with durable garden performance.
- Repeat-blooming spikes of light salmon‑pink flowers from summer through winter for long seasonal color.
- Upright, spreading clumps of succulent green leaves with soft teeth and gray‑red tips add bold texture.
- Compact yet impactful—about 12–18 in. tall and up to ~40 in. wide; ~36 in. tall in bloom.
- Waterwise, easy‑care evergreen aloe that thrives in full to partial sun and fast‑draining soil.
Safari Rose Aloe (Aloe hybrid ‘Safari Rose’, PP28,002) is a compact, repeat‑flowering aloe that keeps color coming with big, showy salmon‑pink flower clusters above glossy green rosettes edged with soft teeth. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and statement containers, it’s heat‑ and drought‑tolerant once established, excels in lean, fast‑draining soil, and delivers four‑season structure with minimal care.
Plant Description
A clustering, upright aloe valued for its long bloom window and compact scale. Medium‑green leaves with soft marginal teeth and gray‑red tips form tidy rosettes that spread gradually.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Light salmon‑pink flower clusters on sturdy spikes; primary bloom from summer into winter with a repeat‑blooming habit that extends the display.
Habit & Size
Foliage typically 12–18 in. tall and up to ~40 in. wide; flower spikes elevate the show to ~36 in. tall. Clumps broaden slowly for full, textural coverage without becoming rangy.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun to partial sun outdoors; bright light indoors. Strong light supports compact growth and abundant bloom.
Water & Soil
Water deeply only when soil is completely dry. Plant in lean, loose, sandy or rocky, fast‑draining mixes (use cactus/succulent media for containers). Reduce watering in cooler months.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 9–11; a frost‑tender evergreen. In colder regions, grow in containers and move indoors before frost.
Special Features
Waterwise and easy‑care; attracts pollinators (including hummingbirds); generally deer and rabbit resistant; improved pest/disease resistance noted within the Safari series.
Landscape Uses
Rock and gravel gardens, borders, massed as large‑scale groundcover, poolside or modern containers where repeat blooms provide high‑impact color.
Care & Maintenance
Establish with occasional deep watering the first season; afterward, water sparingly. Avoid excess moisture in cool weather. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in early spring if needed.
Spacing & Planting
Space 36–48 in. on center for cohesive coverage and airflow. Plant slightly high in well‑drained beds or mounds to prevent crown rot.
Indoor & Container Tips
Use a gritty succulent mix in a pot with ample drainage. Provide bright light (south/west exposure), rotate for even growth, and never allow pots to sit in water.
Patent & Breeding
Cultivar ‘Safari Rose’ (PP28,002) arose from a long‑running South African breeding program selecting compact, floriferous aloes with durable garden performance.
