Overview
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl' is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Jovibarba, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl' 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 'Cover Girl' is a matforming perennial succulent from the Crassulaceae family, known for its evergreen rosettes. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained gritty soils, including loam and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits exposed or sheltered south- or west-facing positions. Typically grown in rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs, or alpine houses, it produces interest in summer and can be propagated by offsets in spring or summer.
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 'Cover Girl' 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 'Cover Girl'
- 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 'Cover Girl'?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl' need?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl' 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 'Cover Girl' hardy in the UK?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl' 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 'Cover Girl'?
Offsets in spring or summer.
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