Sempervivum 'Gizmo'

Also Known As

Gizmo Hens & Chicks
Gizmo Houseleek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-10b

Sempervivum 'Gizmo' plant details

Sempervivum 'Gizmo' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green 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 regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Gizmo'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Gizmo'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leaves are green with purplish tips and held upright in a distinctive rosette on this somewhat slow-growing succulent that offsets and creates mats for the rock wall, outdoor container, hell strip, or random little nooks and/or crannies. Best in sun to half shade where there is sharp drainage. Tolerates drought; grows more quickly with summer water. Plenty hardy in USDA zone 4.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Gizmo' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Gizmo'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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