Echeveria are popular low growing ornamental garden plants. Although they are fairly drought tolerant, they will become more spectacular with regular deep watering and fertilising. The hybrids tend to be less tolerant of frost and shade. In temperate climates, most species will lose their lower leaves in winter and become 'leggy' and less attractive. Echiveria are also poular pot plants and appear in most succulent collections. 'Dick's Pink' sports bluish to purple-grey leaves that have red frilled leaf margins. Leaf color changes through the season and is more purple in winter and blue when in active growth in spring and summer.