Overview
Sempervivum 'Violet Queen' 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 'Violet Queen' 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 'Violet Queen' is a mat-forming succulent cultivar within the Sempervivum genus, known for its evergreen, fleshy rosettes with pointed leaves. Like other Sempervivum, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, gritty soils, making it suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, and alpine houses. This cultivar maintains interest throughout the year and is extremely drought-tolerant once established. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by offsets in spring.
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 'Violet Queen' 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 'Violet Queen'
- 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 'Violet Queen'?
Sempervivum 'Violet Queen' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sempervivum 'Violet Queen' need?
Sempervivum 'Violet Queen' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sempervivum 'Violet Queen' hardy in the UK?
Sempervivum 'Violet Queen' 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 'Violet Queen'?
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 marmoreum 'Brunneifolium'
- Sempervivum tectorum 'Red Flush'
- Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre'