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Dyckia fosteriana 'Cherry Cola': Burgundy Foliage with Orange Flowers for Hot, Dry Sites

'Cherry Cola' dyckia features deep, dark burgundy foliage with sharp teeth (handle with care!) and orange summer blossoms that attract hummingbirds. Like other dyckias, it tolerates extreme heat and is perfect for hot, dry locations. A relatively new cultivar for desert gardens and containers.

Culture & Care

  • Light: Full sun.
  • Soil: Well-drained.
  • Caution: Toothed leaf edges are very sharp.
  • Propagation: Divide late spring or early summer.

Potential Problems

Scale insects.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread1–3 ft.
Growth HabitRunning
LightFull Sun
MoistureDry to Medium
MaintenanceLow
FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage (Colorful/Burgundy), Deer & Drought Tolerant
Bloom TimeEarly Summer to Late Summer
Flower ColorSalmon/Orange
UsesBeds, Borders, Containers
StyleDesert Garden
TypeCacti and Succulents

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