Echeveria ‘Imbricata’
Echeveria × imbricata, commonly known as Rock Rose, Blue Rose Echeveria, or simply Imbricata Succulent, is a popular evergreen succulent prized for its symmetrical, powdery blue‑green rosettes and compact habit. This striking plant forms tight, overlapping circles of fleshy leaves that maintain year‑round visual appeal, making it ideal for rockeries, containers, succulent gardens, and mixed patio displays.
In spring to early summer, Echeveria × imbricata often produces slender flowering stalks bearing clusters of small, bell‑shaped blooms in shades of pink, orange, or yellow above the foliage, adding seasonal interest to its architectural form. This variety is one of the hardier Echeveria hybrids and tolerates light frost down to around –5 °C when given good drainage and protection from prolonged wet conditions.
With its tidy rosette shape and drought‑tolerant nature, Rock Rose enhances succulent collections and garden designs alike. It performs beautifully in group plantings, accent pots, and rock gardens where its colour and texture can stand out.
Plant Details
• Scientific Name: Echeveria × imbricata
• Common Name: Rock Rose, Blue Rose Echeveria, Imbricata Succulent
• Origin: Hybrid (Mexico origin; parent species in Crassulaceae)
• Flower Colour: Pink/Orange/Yellow
• Flowering Time: Spring to early summer
• Height: ±0.1–0.5 m
• Spread: ±0.1–0.5 m
• Growth Habit: Evergreen, rosette‑forming succulent
Care & Planting Tips
• Planting Position: Full sun to partial shade for best foliage colour and compact growth
• Water Requirements: Low; allow soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent rot
• Soil: Very well‑drained, sandy or cactus/succulent mix
• Hardiness: Tender; frost‑tender but can tolerate brief cool spells if dry
• Uses: Rockeries, containers, succulent gardens, accent plantings, xeriscapes
Available Sizes
• 12 cm pots
Disclaimer: Photo shows typical appearance of our plants. Growth, size, and flower color may vary with season and growing conditions.