Overview
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Jovibarba, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia 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 var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia is a matforming perennial succulent in the Crassulaceae family. This evergreen cultivar forms rosettes of distinctive leaves and thrives in full sun on well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs, or alpine houses. It flowers in summer with bell-shaped blooms in pale greenish-yellow or yellow hues and is best propagated by offsets in spring or summer.
About the genus
Jovibarba is a small genus of three species of succulent flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, endemic to mountainous regions in the southeastern quadrant of Europe. The genus is sometimes classified as a subgenus of Sempervivum, to which it is closely related. Jovibarba have pale-greenish-yellow or yellow actinomorphic flowers with about six petals, while Sempervivum have generally pinkish flowers with around twice as many petals, which open more widely than jovibarba flowers.
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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 var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia 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 var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia
- 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 var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia?
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia need?
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia 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 var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia hardy in the UK?
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia 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 var. glabra from Treska Gorge, Macedonia?
Offsets in spring or summer.