Sempervivum 'Plum Pretty'

Also Known As

Plum Pretty Hens and Chicks
Plum Pretty Houseleeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 4"-10"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Plum Pretty' plant details

Sempervivum 'Plum Pretty' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Plum Pretty'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Plum Pretty'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our largest varieties of “Hens and Chicks” with individual rosettes reaching 4-6” across! Spreads quickly via pups to form a dense, succulent ground cover only 3-4” tall. The beautiful sour-apple-green leaves become tipped in purpley-pink as they mature. Cold weather, drought and full sun intensify the blush to a rich, plummy purple. In summer, mature rosettes elongate upwards using their whole bodies to form conical flower spikes tipped in dense clusters of magenta star-shaped blossoms that open in slow succession for a prolonged bloom season. Makes a beautiful ground cover for low-water gardens or tucked into a container – it’s very tolerant of small, shallow pots so if you’ve got one of those trendy succulent dishes this will fill it in nicely. Deer and drought resistant. Provide good drainage for best health.

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How to Grow Sempervivum 'Plum Pretty'

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

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

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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

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