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Sempervivum 'Fuzz globe'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-6"
  • W: 1"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Fuzz globe' plant details

Sempervivum 'Fuzz globe' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Fuzz globe'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Fuzz globe'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Globular rosettes sparse with their offsets, green leaves with prominent cilia at the margins, it has a species look.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Fuzz globe' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Fuzz globe'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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