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Sempervivum 'The Rocket'

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum 'Rocket'
  • Rocket Hen and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 5"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'The Rocket' plant details

Sempervivum 'The Rocket' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and pink foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'The Rocket'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 5 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'The Rocket'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Forms large rosettes of succulent leaves ranging through pink and pastel-green tones, from solid pink to solid green. Displays orange-pink flowers. Zn 4.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'The Rocket' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'The Rocket'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-2"

Width: 2"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4b-9b

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 3"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 1"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
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