Lampranthus 'Coral Explosion'

Common Name:
Pigface ‘Coral Explosion’

Description:
Lampranthus 'Coral Explosion' is a vibrant and drought-tolerant succulent ground cover prized for its explosion of coral-pink, daisy-like flowers and striking blue-green foliage. Native to South Africa and perfectly adapted to Australian conditions, this variety is a showstopper in spring, when it becomes blanketed in brilliant blooms that open wide in the sun and attract pollinators to the garden. The fleshy, cylindrical leaves create a dense, weed-suppressing mat year-round, offering both texture and resilience. In Melbourne gardens, ‘Coral Explosion’ thrives in full sun and sandy or well-drained soils, making it ideal for coastal locations, dry slopes, rockeries, retaining walls, and verge plantings. It's a low-maintenance option that can tolerate dry spells, light frost, and poor soils with ease. With its intense colour and tough nature, this plant delivers maximum impact with minimal care, perfect for gardeners looking for bold colour in water-wise landscapes.

Form:
Ground Cover
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 15–25 cm
Width: 60–100 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Coral
Pink
Bright Salmon

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Coastal Tolerant
Excellent for Rockeries and Slopes
Weed Suppressive Ground Cover
Frost Tolerant (light frost)

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Sedum ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Gazania tomentosa
Convolvulus sabatius
Helichrysum petiolare

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.