Cotyledon ‘Blue Waves’

Common Name:
Blue Waves Cotyledon

Description:
Cotyledon ‘Blue Waves’ is a stunning, sculptural succulent prized for its fleshy, powdery blue-grey leaves edged with undulating pink to rose margins. This South African native cultivar brings architectural flair to waterwise gardens and containers, with its chunky, scalloped foliage forming a tight rosette that slowly develops into a shrubby mound. During the warmer months, it produces upright stalks of nodding, bell-shaped orange-red flowers that attract bees and nectar-loving insects. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils, and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established—making it ideal for Melbourne gardeners seeking low-maintenance, low-water solutions. ‘Blue Waves’ performs equally well in the ground or in pots, where its colour intensifies with exposure to sun and cool night temperatures. Protect from heavy frost and avoid overwatering to prevent rot.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 30–40 cm
*Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
*Orange
*Red

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Drought Tolerant
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Succulent
*Evergreen
*Architectural Foliage

Toxicity:
May be toxic to pets if ingested (especially cats and dogs). Non-toxic to humans.

Companion Plants:
*Senecio serpens (Blue Chalksticks)
*Crassula ovata
*Aloe ‘Safari Sunrise’
*Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’
*Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.