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    Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate'

    Also Known As

    • Sempervivum 'Chocolate'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1"-5"
    • W: 1"-5"

    planting zones

    • 2b-9b

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    Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate' plant details

    Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with chocolate foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate
    Mature size: 1 IN - 5 IN - wide, 1 IN - 5 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 marmoreum 'Chocolate'

    USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a rare variety of 'Hens and Chicks', with leaves smooth, broad and an unusual dark burgundy colour.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A smaller selection with short, fat rosettes in, well, chocolate color. Sold as bare root, without soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum marmoreum 'Chocolate'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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