Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Sempervivum 'Pekinese'
Also Known As
- Pekinese Hen and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-4"
- W: 1"-10"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' plant details
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with apricot and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Pekinese'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen apricot and green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 10 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Pekinese'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Sempervivum 'Pekinese'
By: Patricia Cunningham
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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Pekinese' plant
How to Grow Sempervivum 'Pekinese'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- apricot
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Zones
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- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
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- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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