Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

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Stan
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

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For a few years a bad clone was being sold. Small and never turned this deep a red. Bland looking. But,THIS ONE is a beauty. I bought it green and in just a few days it was on fire. I can see spreading this around..hanging pots,Strawberry Jars,ground cover maybe.
When I bought it:


And now,about a week ago:
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Hayward Ca. 75-80f summers,60f winters.
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Re: Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

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in the garden
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Geoff
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Re: Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

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my own plants
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Azuleja
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Re: Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

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Very nice!
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Stan
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Re: Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

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Planted in rich soils and watered- it will stay green. Even in hot summer days. Grow fast and green.
Hayward Ca. 75-80f summers,60f winters.
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