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Products > Aloe 'Fairy Pink'   Aloe 'Fairy Pink' - Fairy Pink Sunbird Aloe     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pinkish White Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Height: <1 foot Width: <1 foot Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F Aloe 'Fairy Pink' A small stemless clumping aloe that grows to nearly 1 foot tall in upright rosettes of 8 inch long pale green leaves that have a soft serrated leaf edge. In late summer through fall into winter (if mild) appear the sparingly-branched inflorescences rising 12 to 18 inches above the leaves with delicate white flowers that have buds tipped in green and are lightly blushed apricot-pink at the base, especially on older flowers. Plant in a well-drained soil in full, filtered sun or part shade but flowering best with bright light. Water occasionally spring through fall. This aloe is not reported to be very cold hardy and should be protected from frost though we had a stock plant tolerate a few frost nights around 31 °F without damage. A great little plant for a potted specimen or used in the landscape in a protected site with a well-drained soil so great in a raised bed or mound and when happy can produce a very impressive floral display. This aloe comes from the breeding program of Leo Thamm of Sunbird Aloes in Johannesburg, South Africa. This program was first introduced into the US in 2012 and also included the other very nice aloe cultivars Aloe 'Erik the Red', Moonglow ['LEO 3151A'], Scarlet Rockets ['LEO 3711'] and 'Topaz' ['LEO 4120'].  Information displayed on this page about  Aloe 'Fairy Pink' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.     [MORE INFO]