Overview
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch' is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Jovibarba, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch' 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 'Golden Touch' is a mat-forming succulent cultivar within the Jovibarba genus, known for its evergreen rosettes. This perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained gritty soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits south- or west-facing, exposed or sheltered positions. 'Golden Touch' is ideal for rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs, or alpine houses, offering interest primarily in summer. Propagation is typically 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 'Golden Touch' 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 'Golden Touch'
- 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 'Golden Touch'?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch' need?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch' 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 'Golden Touch' hardy in the UK?
Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch' 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 'Golden Touch'?
Offsets in spring or summer.
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