{"product_id":"crassula-capitella-campfire","title":"Crassula capitella 'Campfire'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampfire Crassula \/ Red Pagoda Succulent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eCrassula capitella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Campfire’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crassulaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouthern Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen succulent groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eCrassula capitella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Campfire’ is a vibrant, low-growing succulent groundcover prized for its dramatic colour change — bright green in shade shifting to fiery red, orange and scarlet tones in full sun and cooler weather. Exceptionally well suited to Adelaide and South Australian conditions, it thrives in heat, drought and free-draining soils with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eFrom spring through autumn, ‘Campfire’ also produces small white star-shaped flowers, adding subtle contrast to its bold foliage. Fast spreading and easy to maintain, it is ideal for mass planting, edging, rockeries, gravel gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15–0.25 m H × 0.6–1.0 m W (spreading habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-040cm horizontal spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, stacked leaves; green in shade, turning red-orange in sun and cooler weather; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white star-shaped flowers in spring–summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round foliage colour; most intense red tones in autumn and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; Excellent heat tolerance; Light frost tolerant (foliage may mark below –2 to –3 °C but recovers); Tolerant of coastal conditions; Does not tolerate waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting \/ groundcover: 4–6 plants per m²; Edging: space 30–40 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade (full sun for best colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very free-draining sandy or gravelly soils; ideal for raised beds, rockeries and pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: Light watering 1–2 times per week for 4–6 weeks; Established: Occasional watering during prolonged dry periods only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely low maintenance; Trim back if spreading too far or to refresh colour; Remove frost-damaged growth in spring; No fertiliser required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years (can be indefinite with division)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate and Mediterranean South Australia, including Adelaide Plains and coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline preferred; tolerant of mildly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting for bold colour contrast in dry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdging plant along paths and garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockeries, gravel gardens and slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and hanging bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with Agave, Aloe, Senecio, Lomandra, Westringia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eCrassula capitella\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Campfire’ delivers maximum colour with minimal effort. Tough, fast-spreading and drought-proof, it thrives in Adelaide’s hot summers while lighting up the garden with fiery tones through the cooler months — a standout succulent for modern, low-water landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49207405281532,"sku":"CRAS-CAPI-CAMP-140MMPOT","price":16.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170mm Pot","offer_id":48688197665020,"sku":"CRAS-CAPI-CAMP-170MM","price":24.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/crassula-capitella-campfire-red-pagoda-succulent-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1783589893","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/crassula-capitella-campfire","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}