Mesembryanthemum Mixed – A Dazzling Carpet of Colour for Sunny Spaces 🌸🌞
Transform dry, sunny patches into a vibrant floral tapestry with Mesembryanthemum Mixed—South Africa’s beloved vygies, known for their radiant, sun-loving blooms and effortless charm.
These low-growing, succulent annuals form a stunning floral carpet in shades of pink, red, and white, sparkling like jewels when the sun hits. Indigenous to Southern Africa, vygies are perfectly adapted to our climate—drought-tolerant, tough as nails, and beautifully rewarding.
If you're after bold colour with zero fuss, this mix delivers the magic 🌼
✨ Why You’ll Adore Them:
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Brilliant jewel-toned flowers – Shine bright in full sun
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Indigenous & resilient – Born to thrive in SA gardens
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Low-growing & spreading – Ideal ground cover or filler between pavers
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Succulent foliage – Stores moisture, perfect for dry spots
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Sun-activated blooms – Flowers open wide when the sun is out
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Easy-care annuals – Add colour without commitment
🌱 Growing Made Simple:
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Plant type: Annual
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Botanical name: Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
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Common name: Vygies
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Sowing time: Autumn / Winter
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Position: Full sun
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Sow depth: 0.5cm
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Spacing: 25–30cm
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Germination: 7–10 days
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Best for: Borders, containers, rockeries, and water-wise gardens
🌍 Grown with Heart
Supplied by Ubuntuberg Seeds, Southern Africa’s leading provider of premium indigenous seed. Ethically sourced, proudly local, and grown to help you cultivate humanity & harvest unity. 🌿
Bring joy to every corner of your garden with these sunshine-powered stunners. Once they bloom, you’ll wonder how your garden ever managed without them.
Sow your vygie seeds today and let your soil burst with indigenous colour! 🌺
Plant Information
Plant Type: Annual
Scientific Name: Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
Growing Information
General Sowing Time: Autumn / Winter
Position: Full Sun
Sow Depth: 0.5cm
Spacing: 25 - 30 cm
Germination: 7-10 days
Brought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity & harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.