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Sempervivum 'Cherry Frost'

Also Known As

  • Cherry Frost Hens and Chicks
  • Cherry Frost Houseleek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 1"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Sempervivum 'Cherry Frost' plant details

Sempervivum 'Cherry Frost' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. 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 pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Cherry Frost'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 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 'Cherry Frost'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An outstanding cultivar deep red small globular rosettes, set with tufts of silvery white hairs, it has a very neat compact habit.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Cherry Frost' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Cherry Frost'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-2"

Width: 2"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4b-9b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 3"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 1"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
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