About
This low-growing, rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with bicolour maroon-red and gold succulent, pointed leaves. Starry pink flowers are held in clusters on leafy stems in the summer. The rosettes die after flowering but are replaced by offsets on lateral runners.
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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by removal of offsets in spring and early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust diseases