Overview
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' is a matforming, rosette-forming alpine rockery in the genus Sempervivum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen, fleshy, pointed leaves, green, grey, red foliage. Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough and alpine house.
About
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' is a mat-forming succulent cultivar within the Sempervivum genus, known for its evergreen, fleshy rosettes with pointed leaves. This cultivar features distinctive foliage that may include shades of green, grey, and red. As a hardy alpine rockery plant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, gritty soils, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, and alpine houses, it maintains interest throughout all seasons and is extremely drought-tolerant once established.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sempervivum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming, Rosette-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Fleshy, Pointed leaves, Green, Grey, Red
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Scree bed, Wall crevice, Trough, Alpine house
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium'
- Propagation
- Offsets in spring
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Sempervivum leaf miner, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium'?
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' need?
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' hardy in the UK?
Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium' 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 marmoreum 'Brunneifolium'?
Offsets in spring.
More in the Sempervivum genus
- Sempervivum 'Black'
- Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Papaver'
- Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum 'Minor'
- Sempervivum borissovae
- Sempervivum calcareum 'Benz'
- Sempervivum tectorum 'Red Flush'
- Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre'
- Sempervivum 'Big Slipper'