Desert RosePhoenix's Most Eye Catching Flowering Succulent Adenium obesum, commonly known as the Desert Rose, is one of the most striking ornamental succulents you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Its swollen, sculptural trunk (caudex) stores water for extreme drought tolerance, while vibrant pink, red, and white trumpet shaped blooms put on a show from spring through fall. Whether you're adding a conversation piece container plant in Scottsdale, a patio focal

is one of the most spectacular flowering vines you can grow in the Phoenix Valley

Whether you're adding architectural drama to a Scottsdale courtyard

or a movable container near a pool where its minimal litter is a plus

loves the reflected heat off south and west walls

and it is the citrus most forgiving of Valley cold

Mulch — 3–4 inches of wood chip mulch

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thriving on rainfall once established

tidy beds where its 3 to 5 foot spread and tall bloom spikes crowd the space

this usually means the tree needs more frequent deep watering — especially June through September

Yes — the dense purple flower clusters are an excellent nectar source for Anna's Hummingbirds