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Sempervivum 'Shirley's Joy'

Also Known As

  • Shirley's Joy Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 3"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Shirley's Joy' plant details

Sempervivum 'Shirley's Joy' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer white 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Shirley's Joy'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Shirley's Joy'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Light green leaves tufted with white hairs.
This hardy sempervivum variety is a small rosette of red with tufts of white on the leaf tips. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Shirley's Joy' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Shirley's Joy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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