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Sempervivum 'Grünrand'

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum 'Gruenrand'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-5"
  • W: 1"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Grünrand' plant details

Sempervivum 'Grünrand' is a slow-growing semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer red 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 'Grünrand'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Grünrand'

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

From glowing red with green heart to dark red with thin green border. Very large water-lily shaped rosettes. One of my favorites and one of the most popular, unfortunately a slow increaser. Crimson flowers.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Grünrand' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Grünrand'

  • 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

    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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