- Light Requirement is Full Sun
- Height 3-5 Inches
- Width 12-15 Inches
- Use as a filler when using in containers
- Grown for beautiful foliage but with added bonus of red flowers!
Dime-size rosy red blossoms dot bright green and white variegated leaves on this distinctive trailing annual. Grown primarily as a foliage plant, the red frilly daisy-like flowers are an added bonus. Highly heat and drought tolerant, Mezoo Livingstone Daisy makes a great addition to a terrace, rock wall, container garden or landscape.
Native to South Africa, Zones 10a through 11b, Mezoo thrives in full sun, and loves warm summer days. Even in its native habitat it is a tender perennial, closing up shop when the temperatures go below 40 degrees, and reappearing when the warmth returns. Unlike other Livingstone daisies, Mezoo does not close its blossoms when it is cloudy. In Zones 3-9, plant Mezoo when the danger of the last frost is passed. It will start blooming in early summer and last until the first frost.
Proven Accents Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy Care
This unusual annual requires very little intervention from you aside from providing it an optimal location to meet its needs. It tolerates poor soil and hot locations. It is cold sensitive so a full sun location is important. Watering is needed only when it is extremely dry, then water thoroughly. Give it a location with well draining soil as it does not like wet feet. It is typically not bothered by insects or plant diseases.
Deadheading is not required, but if you would like it to produce more blooms for you, pinching the existing blossoms will result in an increased production. Prune only to control length. This plant does not easily survive as a houseplant, but if you have a greenhouse, it can be overwintered if you meet its temperature requirements of over 40 degrees.
Proven Accents Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy Spacing
Spacing is important as this annual will spread out and trail more than it grows upright. Maturing at about 3 to 5 inches tall and spreading 12 to 15 inches wide, give it 12 to 15 inches of space between plants to accommodate that spread. You will be pleased if you use this in a container, terrace or rock wall as it has a pleasing trailing habit.
Proven Accents Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer |
| Foliage Color(s) Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Variegated green and white |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 3-5 Inches |
| Spread: 12-15 Inches |
| Spacing: 12-15 Inches |
| Habit: Trailing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Foliage Interest |
| Maintenance: Moderate |
| Scientific Name: Aptenia cordifolia 'Mesbicla' |
| Common Name: Proven Accents® Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy |
| Other Name(s): Baby Sun Rose |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- DORTRP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations