Trade Name: Outback Orange™
Botanical Name: Aloe Hybrid ‘LEO8542’
Masses of orange flowers appear in winter on this large hybrid aloe which contains a wonderful chunky leaf structure.
One of the all time greats in flower production. Suitable as a feature plant.
Plants are 140mm pots
Express Post plants are shipped bare rooted, Local Delivery plants have the option of delivery either bare rooted or in pots. Refer 'Shop & Ship' for details.
(See 'Pot or not' for a comparison of bare rooting vs potted)
Plant Size:
Large
Height:
1m (excludes flowers)
Width:
1.3m
Planting Density:
1 per square meter
Habit:
Slow stemming with chunky leaves
Suitability For Potting:
No
Flowering Period:
Winter
Water Requirement:
Low but plant will benefit from water in very dry climate, particularly in summer.
Attracts Wildlife:
Birds (insect eaters and nectar feeding), bees, butterflies
Disease Resistance:
Highly resistant to pests and disease
Soil Type:
Most soil types as long as free draining but rich soil preferred. If clay soils must raise plant so water drains away
Ability to cope with high rainfall:
High
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Frost Tolerance:
Low
Coastal Suitability:
Yes
Bush Fire Resistant:
Yes
Roof gardens/Green walls:
Suitable for roof gardens

Sun grown