Carpobrotus Glaucescens (Pigface)
Carpobrotus Glaucescens (Pigface)
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Carpobrotus Glaucescens (Pigface) is a hardy Australian native succulent that quickly forms a dense, spreading groundcover. Its fleshy blue-green foliage is complemented by vibrant pink to purple daisy-like flowers during spring and summer, adding brilliant seasonal colour to garden beds, rockeries and coastal landscapes.
Exceptionally tolerant of drought, salt spray, strong winds and sandy conditions, Pigface is an excellent low-maintenance choice for seaside gardens, slopes and erosion control. Its spreading stems help stabilise loose soil, while its attractive evergreen foliage provides year-round coverage.
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Mature height
Approximately 15–30 centimetres.
Mature width
Approximately 1–2 metres.
Spacing
Approximately 1–1.5 metres apart for ground coverage.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Blue-green succulent foliage with pink, magenta or purple flowers and red-purple fruit.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers mainly during spring and summer, followed by fleshy red to purple fruit.
Sun tolerance
Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade.
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Water while establishing, then only during extended dry periods. Trim spreading stems when necessary.
Root System
Shallow, spreading and fibrous; trailing stems readily form roots at the nodes.