Adenium obesum (Desert Rose / Impala Lily) | 5 - 500 Seeds | £3.49 - £219.99

The flowers are of mixed colours — from champagne-pinks and magenta-reds, to violet and amethyst-purples — so prepare to be excited at what beautiful combination develops on each individual plant!

Adenium obesum (the Desert Rose or Impala Lily) is a majestic, shrubby succulent plant, growing like a miniature tree to under 3 ft in height, native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula 

Glossy green leaves grow above the shiny, light-grey, architecturally-shaped, bulbous base (swollen caudex) — with summer flowers produced, ranging from white-pink to deep red-purples

Growing very well in a pot, the Desert Rose is especially well-suited to growing as a bonsai tree — but is only hardy to 5°C (40°F) so will need to be grown indoors, or within a conservatory / warm glasshouse, where winters are experienced.  Plants can be grown outdoors during warmer weather, though, if desired

It also tends to be deciduous outside of tropical regions, so will only be within leaf from early spring until late autumn, each year

The Royal Horticultural Society has given Adenium obesum its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Adenium

Species: obesum

English name: Desert Rose / Impala Lily

Plant type: Shrubby succulent, forming a miniature tree

Eventual height: 3 ft

Flowering time: Summer

Hardiness: Frost-tender — hardy to 5°C / 40°F

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-drained

Propagation methods: Cuttings or from seed

Adenium obesum 🌱 Soak in warm water for 4 hours. Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep at 20°C (68°F) or higher, but don't allow the compost to dry out. A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Transplant seedlings once they have 6 true leaves into a multi-purpose potting mix with added drainage. Approx. germination time: from 2-8 weeks onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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