Founded in 1996, Western Star Nurseries is a trusted wholesale plant marketplace for landscapers, developers and retail nurseries. We are committed to supplying a diversified selection of quality ornamental trees and shrubs at competitive prices. With locations in the East Bay and south Sacramento, we are able to ship throughout Northern California, often within 24 hours. The Western Star staff, many of whom have been with the company since its start, bring with them many years of nursery and customer service experience. Our friendly, bilingual team looks forward to working with you.
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Bay Area, California Nursery
8255 Niles Canyon Road
P.O. Box 567
Sunol, CA 94586
Phone: 925-862-2411
Fax: 925-862-9008
South Sacramento, California Nursery
9394 Robson Road
P.O. Box 725
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: 209-744-2552
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Featured Plant

Aptenia cordifolia
(Baby Sun Rose)
About Aptenia cordifolia (Baby Sun Rose)
This low-growing succulent is called Aptenia Cordifolia. Native to South Africa, this sun loving succulent perennial is salt and drought tolerant. Fleshy, green, heart-shaped leaves with variegated white edges fill trailing stems forming a dense carpet. From spring through summer small magenta flowers bloom closely resembling a daisy flower. Reaching an average mature landscape size of 6-12” x 24-36”, this variety has a rounded, aggressive spreading growth habit that can easily fill a 3′ wide space.
Care And Planting Instructions
Plant Baby Sun Rose in an area that receives full sun and plant using a well draining soil. Water regularly after planting to help it establish well, then reduce frequency. Once established, this variety is tolerant to both coastal and drought conditions. During the spring a general fertiliser can be used
Landscape Design Ideas
This variety is exceptionally easy care and ideal for those seeking plants for a low maintenance, water-wise landscape designs. When planted in multiples, this variety can be used for erosion control on hillsides or slopes. It can be planted in hanging containers or along edges for a cascading look and can be used in any style landscape design but looks especially nice when used in rock style gardens and Coastal landscape designs.
Botanical Name: Aptenia cordifolia
Common Name: Baby Sun Rose
Average Landscape Size: 6-12” x 24-36”
Plant Type: Deciduous
Bloom Color: Magenta
Foliage Color: Variegated green
Forms: Bush
Sizes: 1 gallon
Special Features: Drought Tolerant, Easy Pruning, Good For Erosion Control, Good For Mass Plantings, Low Maintenance, Waterwise,
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