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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange Red |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Fall |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' - A medium-sized aloe that clumps to form numerous rosettes to 2 feet tall with dark green white-spotted leaves that have bronze to red highlights in the fall. Starting as early as late winter appear the branched inflorescences of vibrant orange-red flowers that rise well above the foliage. Flowering peaks in the summer but we have had plants in flower through fall to as late as early December. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and water occasionally to very little. This plant has proven hardy to 25 F in our garden without damage. We are not sure if this plant originally came from the collection of the late Cynthia Giddy, who was a South African conservationist, horticulturist and maintained Umlaas Nursery in Natal, South Africa. This plant has been in circulation for many years under this name but we have not determined who named it or its parentage. This plant is sometimes confused with the spectacular but smaller Aloe 'Rooikappie', a plant that Cynthia Giddy did hybridize - both plants add color into the landscape for many months.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' .
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