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Sempervivum 'Compte de Congae'

Also Known As

  • Hens and Chicks
  • House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Compte de Congae' plant details

Sempervivum 'Compte de Congae' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, green and red 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, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Compte de Congae'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Compte de Congae'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Compte de Congae’ forms artichoke-like rosettes of short-tipped, pastel bronze-green leaves, overlaid with violet. Gold-toned chicks appear on red stolons. Displays pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Compte de Congae' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Compte de Congae'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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