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Sempervivum x nixonii 'Feuerrad'

Also Known As

  • Jovibarba 'Feuerrad'
  • Jovibarba 'Fire Wheel'
  • Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 9"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Sempervivum x nixonii 'Feuerrad' plant details

Sempervivum x nixonii 'Feuerrad' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum x nixonii 'Feuerrad'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 9 IN wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum x nixonii 'Feuerrad'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

[Fire Wheel] An excellent hirta x heuffelii hybrid from Europe, with tips turning bright red in summer.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum x nixonii 'Feuerrad' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum x nixonii 'Feuerrad'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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