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Products > Lampranthus 'Hot Flash'   Lampranthus 'Hot Flash'     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Aizoaceae (Ice Plants) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Magenta Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Parentage: (Lampranthus multiradiatus hybrid?) Height: <1 foot Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Summer Dry: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Lampranthus 'Hot Flash' - A low growing evergreen succulent subshrub growing under 1 foot tall and spreading to 2 to 3 feet or more with narrow gray-green succulent leaves along reddish stems. The brilliant magenta pink 1 inch wide flowers nearly smother the foliage in spring and then often again with a lighter bloom in later summer and fall - quite a sight! Plant in full to part sun in a fairly well drained soil and water occasionally to infrequently - this plant does very well in our summer dry mediterranean climate. Hardy to 20 to 25°F and useful in USDA Zones 9 and above. A good solid groundcover, particularly on a gentle slope or mound and makes a nice showy container plant. We have not found information on who bred this plant but it appears that it could be a Lampranthus multiradiatus hybrid. The name for the genus is from the Latin words 'lampros' meaning "bright" and 'anthos' meaning flower in reference to the bright showy flowers of the genus. This plant was seems to have been originally cleverly named after a round firecracker that resembles a cherry, but this name conflicted with an existing trademark. We purchased our original stock plants from Annies Annuals.  This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Lampranthus 'Hot Flash'.     [MORE INFO]