Trade name: Venus™
Botanical name: Aloe Hybrid 'LEO 5249'
Numerous beautiful large glowing red to white bi-coloured flowers follow one another for a long period from early autumn through to mid-winter on this medium sized, slow stemming aloe with thinnish green leaves.
Suitable for mass plantings, borders or as a pot specimen.
Plant Size:
Small/medium
Height:
0.6m (excludes flowers)
Width:
0.5m
Planting Density:
4 per square meter
Habit:
Beautifully structured plant
Flowering Period:
Autumn, 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:
Resistant to pests and diseases but watch for aphids during hot periods with no rain
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:
Medium
Coastal Suitability:
Yes
Bush Fire Resistant:
Yes
Roof gardens/Green walls:
Suitable for roof gardens

Sun grown