Buy Sempervivum 'Glowing Embers'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 1"-6"

planting zones

4a-10a

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $8

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Sempervivum 'Glowing Embers' plant details

Sempervivum 'Glowing Embers' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. 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 'Glowing Embers'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 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 'Glowing Embers'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Forms very striking rosettes of bright rose-red succulent leaves, having light gray-green hearts in spring which flush to bronze in winter. Perfect for alpine and rock gardens, or in a container. Drought tolerant. Prefers full sun to part sun. Hardy to zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

Zn 4. Gray green rosettes with re tips.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

One of the most strikingly colored in summer. All bronze in winter, a green heart in spring and glowing! orange-red in summer. Rose-red flowers. Sold as bare root, without soil.