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    • Photo of Sempervivum 'Pekinese' by Patricia Cunningham

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    Also Known As

    • Pekinese Hen and Chicks

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-4"
    • W: 1"-10"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 2. Medium light green rosettes, fuzzy,cobwebbed

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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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