Description
🔥 Crassula campfire – Campfire Crassula
A bold, colour‑shifting succulent with fiery red foliage
Crassula campfire is a striking, fast‑spreading succulent known for its brilliant red foliage that intensifies in full sun. This hardy, low‑maintenance plant forms dense mats of overlapping leaves that shift from lime‑green to glowing orange‑red, creating dramatic colour in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Its easy‑care nature and vibrant tones make it a favourite for landscapers and home gardeners.
🌱 Key Features
- 🔥 Fiery Red Colour — Leaves turn bright red in strong sunlight.
- 🌿 Fast‑Spreading Groundcover — Forms dense, colourful mats.
- 💧 Water‑Wise — Very drought tolerant once established.
- 🌞 Sun Responsive — Best colour in full sun.
- 🪴 Versatile — Ideal for pots, edging, and rock gardens.
- 🌍 Hardy Succulent — Thrives in South African conditions.
🌿 Appearance & Growth Habit
Crassula campfire forms low, spreading clusters of fleshy, paddle‑shaped leaves arranged in rosettes. The foliage shifts from green to orange and deep red depending on sun exposure. In late summer, it produces small white flowers that attract pollinators. Mature plants typically reach 15–20 cm in height and spread widely, making them excellent for filling space.
🏡 Ideal Uses in Landscaping
- 🔥 Colour accents in succulent beds
- 🌵 Rock gardens and gravel landscapes
- 🪴 Containers, bowls, and mixed planters
- 🌞 Full‑sun borders and edging
- 🌾 Water‑wise and low‑maintenance gardens
🛠️ Care & Maintenance
- 🌞 Light: Full sun for best colour
- 🌱 Soil: Well‑drained, sandy or gritty mix
- 💧 Water: Low; allow soil to dry completely
- ❄️ Frost: Protect from heavy frost
- ✂️ Maintenance: Trim lightly to control spread
Crassula campfire is a vibrant, easy‑care succulent that brings bold colour and texture to any garden. Its fiery tones and hardy nature make it a standout choice for modern, water‑wise landscapes.
