Adenium obesum (Pink Desert Rose)
Adenium obesum (Pink Desert Rose)
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Pink Desert Rose is a spectacular succulent shrub admired for its vibrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers, sculptural swollen trunk, and glossy green foliage. Blooming profusely during the warmer months, this eye-catching plant creates a striking feature in pots, courtyards, rockeries, and water-wise gardens. Its unique bonsai-like form and long-lasting floral display make it a favourite among collectors and gardeners seeking an architectural statement plant.
Highly drought tolerant and easy to care for, Pink Desert Rose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it requires minimal watering and maintenance, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance and xeriscape landscapes. Whether grown as a feature specimen in a decorative container or planted in a sunny garden bed, this beautiful succulent provides exceptional colour and year-round visual interest.
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Mature height
1–2 m
Mature width
0.8–1.5 m
Spacing
1–1.5 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers with glossy green foliage and a swollen grey trunk
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Autumn
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low; requires excellent drainage and infrequent watering once established. Feed lightly during the growing season and protect from frost. Prune lightly to maintain shape if required.
Root System
Compact, fleshy, non-invasive root system suitable for containers, rockeries, and well-drained garden beds.