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    • Photo of Sempervivum globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis' foliage by Derek Powazek

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    Sempervivum globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis'

    Also Known As

    • Borealis Hens and Chicks

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Sempervivum globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis' plant details

    Sempervivum globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with chartreuse and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 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 globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The rosette of this 'Hens and chicks' is has bright lime green pointed leaves in the center and yellow toward the outer part.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum globiferum ssp.hirtum 'Borealis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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