Overview
Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Sempervivum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' is a mat-forming succulent cultivar within the Sempervivum genus, known for its evergreen rosettes that persist year-round. This alpine rockery plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for exposed or sheltered positions. Ideal for rock gardens, patios, and informal cottage gardens, 'Bellotts Pourpre' is extremely drought-tolerant once established and can be propagated by removing offsets in spring or early summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sempervivum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre'
- Propagation
- Propagate by removal of offsets in spring and early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to rust diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre'?
Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' need?
Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' hardy in the UK?
Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre'?
Propagate by removal of offsets in spring and early summer.
More in the Sempervivum genus
- Sempervivum 'Black'
- Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Papaver'
- Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum 'Minor'
- Sempervivum borissovae
- Sempervivum calcareum 'Benz'
- Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium'
- Sempervivum tectorum 'Red Flush'
- Sempervivum 'Big Slipper'