About
A mat forming, evergreen succulent perennial forming rosettes of fleshy, oval to oblong, hairy, maroon-red leaves tinged green at the base and leafy stems bearing clusters of pink tipped, cream-white flowers 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, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Houseplants, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningCarefully remove spent rosettes after flowering
PropagationPropagate by rooting offsets in Spring or early Summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails, vine weevil larvae, and sempervivum leaf miner
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust