About
This mat-forming evergreen perennial with fleshy rosettes to 4cm in width, densely covered with cobwebby white hairs. Starry pink flowers 1.5cm in width are borne in flat cymes on stems to 15cm.
About the genus
Sempervivum are evergreen perennials forming mats of fleshy-leaved rosettes, often attractively coloured, with star-shaped pink or pale yellow flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Native toAlps, Pyrenees
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free