Aussie Rambler™ Pigface – Carpobrotus glaucescens ‘CAR10’ PBR – 50mm Pot

Create a colourful, low-maintenance groundcover with Aussie Rambler™ Pigface, a selected Australian native plant valued for its vigorous trailing growth and large, deep-pink flowers.

Its spreading succulent stems form a dense mat of fleshy grey-green foliage, while attractive purple tones may develop through the stems. The brilliant flowers provide a vibrant display and can attract bees and other visiting pollinators.

Aussie Rambler™ is particularly useful for coastal gardens, rockeries, embankments, retaining walls and other exposed positions where a hardy spreading plant is required.

SUPPLIED AS A YOUNG LIVE PLANT IN A 50MM NURSERY POT: The 50mm measurement refers to the pot size—not the plant’s height or spread. Plants may not be flowering when dispatched. Size, shape and growth will vary naturally.

Flower Characteristics

• Large, deep-pink flowers

• Bright yellow flower centres

• Flowers may reach approximately 10cm across under suitable conditions

• Main flowering displays generally occur during spring and autumn

• Flowering time and intensity vary with climate and care

• Attractive to bees and other visiting pollinators

• Supplied plants may not be carrying flowers or buds

Key Features

• Named Aussie Rambler™ cultivar

• Australian native succulent groundcover

• Low, vigorous and spreading growth habit

• Grows approximately 20cm high

• Can spread up to approximately 2m

• Fleshy grey-green foliage

• Attractive purple-toned trailing stems

• Large deep-pink flowers

• Excellent coastal and salt tolerance

• Drought tolerant once established

• Tolerates humidity and light frost

• Useful for suppressing weeds once densely established

• Suitable for garden beds and large containers

• Supplied in a 50mm nursery pot

Suitable Uses

• Australian native gardens

• Coastal and seaside gardens

• Rockeries

• Retaining walls

• Embankments and slopes

• Erosion-control planting

• Mass groundcover displays

• Low-maintenance gardens

• Drought-tolerant landscapes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Large pots and troughs

• Trailing over raised garden edges

• Holiday homes and exposed gardens

Planting Instructions

Choose a sunny position with free-draining soil. Light shade is tolerated, although flowering and dense growth are generally strongest in full sun.

Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball. Carefully remove the plant from its nursery pot, position it at the same depth at which it was growing and backfill gently.

Water thoroughly after planting and continue watering regularly while the plant establishes.

For mass groundcover planting, allow approximately one to two plants per square metre. Closer planting will generally provide coverage more quickly, while wider spacing allows each plant room to reach its mature spread.

Care Instructions

Position

Grow Aussie Rambler™ in full sun to light shade.

Full sun generally encourages denser growth and stronger flowering. Plants grown in heavier shade may become more open and produce fewer flowers.

Soil and Drainage

Plant in free-draining soil.

Aussie Rambler™ can adapt to sandy, loamy and some heavier soils, but it should not remain waterlogged for extended periods. Improve poorly drained planting areas before planting or grow the plant in a raised bed, mound or container.

Watering

Water regularly during the first 8–13 weeks after planting to encourage strong root establishment.

Once established, Aussie Rambler™ is drought tolerant. Occasional deep watering during prolonged hot or dry weather can help maintain healthy growth and flowering.

Allow the soil surface to begin drying between applications and avoid continually saturated conditions.

Feeding

This plant generally requires little fertiliser.

If growth appears weak, apply a controlled-release fertiliser suitable for Australian native plants during spring. Follow the product directions and avoid excessive application.

Pruning

Trim trailing stems whenever necessary to control the plant’s spread, encourage denser growth or remove damaged sections.

Pruning is generally best completed after a major flowering display. Avoid cutting into severely stressed plants during extreme heat or dry conditions.

Coastal Conditions

Aussie Rambler™ is well suited to coastal gardens and can tolerate salt-laden winds once established.

Young plants should still be watered regularly and protected from severe exposure until their root systems have developed.

Frost

Established plants tolerate light frost, but young plants may require protection during unusually cold conditions.

Frost tolerance varies according to the plant’s establishment, garden position, soil moisture and the severity and duration of the frost.

Container Growing

Aussie Rambler™ can be grown in large pots, troughs and raised planters where its stems can trail over the edges.

Use a free-draining potting mix and a container with generous drainage holes. Container-grown plants generally require more frequent watering than plants established in the ground.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Carpobrotus glaucescens ‘CAR10’ PBR
Trade Name: Aussie Rambler™
Common Name: Pigface
Family: Aizoaceae
Plant Type: Australian native succulent groundcover
Supply Format: Young live plant in a 50mm nursery pot
Mature Height: Approximately 20cm
Mature Spread: Up to approximately 2m
Growth Habit: Prostrate, trailing and spreading
Flower Colour: Deep pink with yellow centres
Flowering Period: Main displays during spring and autumn
Foliage: Fleshy grey-green leaves
Stem Colour: Green to purple-toned
Position: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Free-draining sandy, loamy or improved heavier soil
Planting Density: Approximately one to two plants per square metre
Water Needs: Regular during establishment; low once established
Drought Tolerance: High once established
Salt Tolerance: High once established
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost
End Use: Groundcover, coastal planting, rockeries, slopes, retaining walls and containers

Important Information

• This listing is for one young plant supplied in a 50mm nursery pot

• The plant may not be flowering when dispatched

• The 50mm measurement refers to the nursery pot size

• Plant height, spread and branching will vary naturally

• Mature dimensions depend on climate, soil, position and care

• Flower colour and size can vary with growing conditions

• Avoid prolonged waterlogging and continually wet soil

• Drought tolerance improves after the plant is established

• Example images show the appearance of a mature established plant

• Aussie Rambler™ ‘CAR10’ is a protected PBR cultivar

• Wear gloves when handling and wash hands afterwards

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aussie Rambler™ an Australian native plant?

Yes. It is a selected cultivar of the Australian native coastal pigface, Carpobrotus glaucescens.

How large does Aussie Rambler™ grow?

It generally grows approximately 20cm high and can spread up to around 2m when established under suitable conditions.

What colour are the flowers?

Aussie Rambler™ produces large, deep-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres.

Will my plant arrive flowering?

Not necessarily. This product is supplied as a young plant in a 50mm nursery pot. Flowering depends on the season, maturity and growing conditions.

Is it suitable for coastal gardens?

Yes. Aussie Rambler™ has excellent tolerance of coastal conditions and salt-laden winds once established.

Is Aussie Rambler™ drought tolerant?

Yes. Established plants are highly drought tolerant, but newly planted specimens require regular watering while their roots develop.

Can it be planted on a slope?

Yes. Its spreading stems and ground-hugging growth make it useful for slopes, embankments, retaining walls and erosion-control planting.

Can it be grown in a pot?

Yes. Choose a wide container with generous drainage holes and use a free-draining potting mix. Its stems can trail attractively over the container’s edge.