Sempervivum 'Black Rose'

Also Known As

Black Rose Hens and Chicks
Black Rose House Leeks
Hens and Chicks
House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 12"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Black Rose' plant details

Sempervivum 'Black Rose' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green, purple and variegated 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 - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Black Rose'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green, purple and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, monocarpic, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Black Rose'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The coloring of this Sempervivum foliage changes with temperature. Cool season weather brings out deeper tones…and the succulent leaves of ‘Black Rose’ really deepen into chocolate tones in fall, winter and early spring. Pictured here is what the plants look like in late summer, an olive green with darker leaf tips. Grow in a gritty lean soil, perhaps in a niche in a retaining wall or in a rock garden. 3-6" tall, spreads by offsets. Evergreen.