About
A mat-forming, evergreen succulent with small, fleshy, pale green rosettes with no hint of red, the tips of the leaves joined by a network of fine, white, silky threads. Star-shaped, pink flowers are produced in clusters at the top of upright, leafy stems 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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun and protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by removing offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to sempervivum rust