Overview
Jovibarba hirta from Col d'Aubisque is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Jovibarba, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Jovibarba hirta from Col d'Aubisque 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 hirta from Col d'Aubisque is a matforming succulent cultivar within the Jovibarba genus, known for its perennial rosette growth. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and is hardy to UK zone H4, making it suitable for exposed or sheltered positions with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. It is particularly suited to rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs, and alpine houses. The cultivar is best grown in free-draining gritty soil and can be propagated by offsets in spring or summer, with its season of interest in 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 hirta from Col d'Aubisque 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 hirta from Col d'Aubisque
- 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 hirta from Col d'Aubisque?
Jovibarba hirta from Col d'Aubisque prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Jovibarba hirta from Col d'Aubisque need?
Jovibarba hirta from Col d'Aubisque grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jovibarba hirta from Col d'Aubisque hardy in the UK?
Jovibarba hirta from Col d'Aubisque 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 hirta from Col d'Aubisque?
Offsets in spring or summer.
More in the Jovibarba genus
- Jovibarba globiferum subsp. hirtum 'Blutrot'
- Jovibarba heuffeliiHeuffel's beard of Jupiter
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Hystyle'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Quennevalis'
- Jovibarba hirta subsp. glabrescens
