Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe
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Current Stock Height Guides
*** Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons.No guarantee is giventhat supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal andis not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ is a compact flowering succulent valued for its vibrant red flower spikes and neat clumping growth habit. The attractive blue-green foliage provides year-round structure, while the brilliant blooms create a striking display during the flowering season, making it an excellent choice for modern gardens, borders, and container plantings.
It performs best in full sun to light shade and free-draining soils. The compact habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces, while its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature suit contemporary, coastal, and waterwise landscapes. Once established, it requires minimal watering and reliably produces colourful floral displays.
They look excellent when used in mass plantings, feature borders, rockeries, courtyard gardens, and decorative containers where long-lasting colour and architectural foliage are desired. The vivid red flowers also attract birds and pollinators, adding seasonal wildlife interest to the garden.
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Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 50cm - 80cm
Mature Width: 60cm - 1m
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe is expected to grow 20cm - 40cm per year under suitable conditions.
Frost Tolerance
Is Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe frost tolerant?
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Flowering Information
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ produces vibrant spikes of rich red tubular flowers for extended periods throughout the year, with peak displays during the cooler months. The blooms rise above the foliage, creating outstanding colour and ornamental appeal while providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators and native birds.
Native Information
Is Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe an Australian Native? No
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe is Native to Hybrid garden selection developed from Aloe species native to southern Africa.
Wildlife Value
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, honeyeaters and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within dry-climate and ornamental landscapes. The dense evergreen foliage also provides sheltered habitat for beneficial insects within garden settings.
Sunlight Information
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poor soils, rocky sites and exposed garden positions provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as excess moisture can lead to root and crown problems. Allow the soil to dry between watering once established to maintain healthy growth, flowering performance and long-term vigour.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Always Red Aloe
Genus: Aloe
Botanical Species: Hybrid cultivar
Family: Asphodelaceae
Botanical Name: Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe is expected to grow 20cm - 40cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Ideal Conditions
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Drought Tolerance
As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Always Red Aloe shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through prolonged dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ – Always Red Aloe flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Red
Aloe hybrida ‘Always Red’ produces vibrant spikes of rich red tubular flowers for extended periods throughout the year, with peak displays during the cooler months. The blooms rise above the foliage, creating outstanding colour and ornamental appeal while providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators and native birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
