About
A vigorous, rosette-forming evergreen succulent with tight clumps of dark red leaves which develop a white edge to them when exposed to strong sunlight.
About the genus
A relatively new inter-generic hybrid between Sempervivum and Aeonium, this genus of hardy succulents form rosettes of fleshy leaves in shades of red and green
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Alpine Rockery, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times a year. Unlike their parent plants, they do not have a period of dormancy
PruningNo pruning required but remove any dead foliage
PropagationPropagate by cuttings of rosettes kept at 18ºC and barely moist until rooted, or by offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free