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Sempervivum 'Raspberry Ice'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-4"
  • W: 1"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Sempervivum 'Raspberry Ice' plant details

Sempervivum 'Raspberry Ice' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Raspberry Ice'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 1 IN - 12 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 'Raspberry Ice'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen rosettes form large clumps of succulent, dark raspberry-red leaves, covered in soft white hairs. Starry flowers. Drought tolerant.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Raspberry Ice' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Raspberry Ice'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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