Sempervivum 'Beautiful'

Also Known As

Beautiful Hens and Chicks
Beautiful Houseleeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 6"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Sempervivum 'Beautiful' plant details

Sempervivum 'Beautiful' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with red foliage. In summer green, pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Beautiful'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Beautiful'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dylan brought us this years ago and until now we have been unable to produce enough to offer, the red-green slender leaved rosettes are large almost JOVIBARBA like and rarely offset (nor do they split in half). It is an outstanding semp that stays put in the garden.