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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Livingstone Daisy - MeZoo Trailing Red

The Livingstone Daisy - MeZoo Trailing Red, now that is a mouth full,  is a sprawling to mounding daisy plant with succulent green leaves edged with white, occasionally accented with button-sized red flowers in spring.

Eclectic Red Barn: Livingstone Red Daisy
 This one is a little more pinkish in color than some of the others. 

Eclectic Red Barn: Livingstone Trailing Red Daisy

Some information about this plant:
- Livingstone daisy mezoo trailing red - also known as Dorotheanthus bellidiformis. 

- It is a glossy green succulent with cream margins that can be used as a ground cover or as a spiller plant in mixed containers and baskets.
 
- The red in its name comes from dime-sized flowers that accent the plant.

 - It is tolerant of wet or dry conditions and high or low pH. In other words, anyone can grow this plant anywhere.

 - This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

- Easy to grow
 
- Drought tolerant

 - Long bloom period
Eclectic Red Barn: Livingstone Daisy - MeZoo Trailing Red
This plant is great in pots. It likes to vine over the sides.

Eclectic Red Barn: Livingstone Daisy - MeZoo Trailing Red

Eclectic Red Barn: Livingstone Daisy - MeZoo Trailing Red

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32 comments :

  1. JennaMarch 14, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Another gorgeous plant!

    Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 15, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      Jenna,
      Thanks for that lovely comment.
      Have a great weekend.
      Bev

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  2. BethMarch 14, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Very pretty! Love the succulents. Have a great wknd!

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 15, 2013 at 10:08 AM

      These succulents are so pretty. I have a few succulents, but these are my favorite. Thanks for commenting and stopping by.
      Have a great weekend,
      Bev

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    2. Becca's DirtMarch 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Beautiful.

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    3. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 16, 2013 at 10:06 AM

      Thanks for commenting and stopping by.
      Have a nice weekend,
      Bev

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  3. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Thank you for sharing at our party Bev, it's such a pleasure to learn about another wonder of Nature. Have a beautiful weekend, we hope to see you again next week. :)

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 15, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      Glad I found your party. Thanks for commenting and stopping by. I forward to linking up next time.
      Have a great weekend,
      Bev

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  4. LeoviMarch 15, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful flower, transmitted delicacy and sweetness.

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 15, 2013 at 5:21 PM

      Leovi,
      Thanks so much for the lovely comment.
      Have a great weekend,
      Bev

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  5. Luise-LotteMarch 15, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Delicate and charming to creepy shows a flower to your visitors.
    Kind regards, Luiserl

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 15, 2013 at 5:22 PM

      It is a little creepy but delicate. Thanks for your kind comment.
      Have a great weekend,
      Bev

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  6. betty-NZMarch 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    I love this little flower, it's so determined to bloom here in New Zealand.

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 16, 2013 at 10:08 AM

      That is so cool that you have the same plant in New Zealand. We forget sometimes that other climates are similar to ours. I hope to get to New Zealand someday.
      Have a nice weekend,
      Bev

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  7. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful plant. The leaves are very decorative.

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 17, 2013 at 8:05 AM

      Gunilla,
      Thanks so much for commenting. It is such a maintenance free plant.
      Hope you are having a great weekend,
      Bev

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  8. Tina´s PicStoryMarch 16, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    thanx for your beautiful weekend flowers! :)

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 17, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      Tina,
      Thanks for hosting such a special weekend party. Flowers are so beautiful and everyone has such special ones.
      Have a great weekend,
      Bev

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  9. Jaime OliverMarch 17, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    beautiful pictures :-)

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 17, 2013 at 12:51 PM

      Hi Jaime,
      Thanks for commenting and stopping by. Hope you are having a great weekend,
      Bev

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  10. Coombe Mill - FionaMarch 17, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Lovely pictures of a lovely plant - thank you.

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 17, 2013 at 12:52 PM

      It is really a cute but hardy plant. Love it with all the little red blooms.
      Have a great week,
      Bev

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  11. Mummy of TwoMarch 17, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    What a lovely flower - gorgeous colour

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 17, 2013 at 12:53 PM

      This plant looks great even when t is not blooming. Love the leaves.
      Thanks for stopping by and commenting,
      Bev

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  12. LmkazmierczakMarch 18, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Cool info and interesting plant♫ Just joining the Waltz party: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/03/magic-hwy.html

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 19, 2013 at 10:55 AM

      It is a cool plant with those tiny flowers. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
      Have a nice week,
      Bev

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  13. TheBoyandMeMarch 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    What a beautiful image, really magical.

    Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 20, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      Thanks for the sweet comment and taking the time to stop by.
      Have a great day.
      Bev

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  14. Susanne RemicMarch 22, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I love the bright pinks, my favourite colour of all!
    xx

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    1. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 22, 2013 at 8:42 AM

      Hi Susanne,
      I think there is something about pink that makes you smile. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
      Have a nice weekend,
      Bev

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  15. AnonymousAugust 25, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    This plant is Aptenia cordifolia 'Variegata' The botanical name might help some of you track it down

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