About
This mat-forming, evergreen perennial with clusters of fleshy rosettes to 10cm in width, the leaves are blue-green with variable amounts of deep red on the tips. Sprays of starry pink flowers are produced on stout stems up to 20cm tall in summer.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house
PruningRosettes die after flowering and should be carefully removed
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring, or root offsets in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil and sempervivum leaf miner
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust