Carpobrotus glaucescens (CAR10) 'Aussie Rambler™' (Pig Face)
Carpobrotus glaucescens (CAR10) 'Aussie Rambler™' (Pig Face)
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Carpobrotus glaucescens 'Aussie Rambler™' (Pig Face) is a vigorous Australian native groundcover admired for its succulent blue-green foliage and attractive daisy-like flowers. This hardy trailing plant produces colourful blooms, typically in pink to purple tones, followed by edible-looking fleshy fruit. Its spreading habit makes it particularly useful for covering large areas, stabilising sandy soils, and creating low-maintenance coastal garden displays.
Thriving in full sun and very well-drained soil, Carpobrotus glaucescens 'Aussie Rambler™' is highly drought tolerant once established and performs particularly well in sandy or coastal conditions. Its salt tolerance makes it suitable for seaside gardens, while its dense trailing growth helps suppress weeds and protect soil from erosion.

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Mature height
10–20 cm
Mature width
1–2 m+ (spreading)
Spacing
60–100 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Pink to purple flowers with blue-green succulent foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low; plant in sandy, well-drained soil, water sparingly once established, trim to control spread, and avoid excessive moisture
Root System
Fibrous, spreading root system; non-invasive