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Products > Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'   Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (Aloes) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Orange Red Bloomtime: Fall/Winter Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' - A medium sized aloe the clumps to form numerous rosettes to 2 feet tall with dark green white spotted leaves and from fall through winter branched inflorescences of vibrant orange-red flowers rise well above the foliage. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well drained soil and water occasionally to very little. This plant has proven hardy to 25 F in our garden without damage. We are not sure if this plant originally came from the collection of the late Cynthia Giddy, who was a South African conservationist, horticulturist and maintained Umlaas Nursery in Natal, South Africa. This plant has been in circulation for many years under this name but we have not determined who named it or its parentage. Like the spectacular but smaller Aloe 'Rooikappie', a plant that Cynthia Giddy did hybridize, this plant adds color into the landscape for a long period.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]