About
An evergreen, mat-forming perennial with clusters of medium-sized rosettes made up of fleshy, burgundy-red leaves flushed olive-green in the centre. Starry pink flowers may be borne on stout stems, up to 15cm 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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs or alpine houses
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by offsets in spring
Pest resistanceMay suffer from vine weevils
Disease resistanceMay suffer from a rust