Overview
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Jovibarba, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough and alpine house.
About
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' is a matforming perennial succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family. Like other Jovibarba, it develops in rosettes and is evergreen, thriving in full sun with well-drained, gritty soil. This cultivar is suited to a variety of soil types and pH levels, making it adaptable to rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs, and alpine houses. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be propagated by offsets in spring or summer, with summer being its season of interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jovibarba
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough, alpine house
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell'
- Propagation
- Offsets in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell'?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' need?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' hardy in the UK?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell'?
Offsets in spring or summer.
More in the Jovibarba genus
- Jovibarba globiferum subsp. hirtum 'Blutrot'
- Jovibarba heuffeliiHeuffel's beard of Jupiter
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Hystyle'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Quennevalis'
- Jovibarba hirta subsp. glabrescens
- Jovibarba heuffelii Stogard form