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Sempervivum 'Rojin'

Also Known As

  • Rojin Hen and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 4"-14"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Rojin' plant details

Sempervivum 'Rojin' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy, green, pink and red 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. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Rojin'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy, green, pink and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 14 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 'Rojin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Historic garden plant with succulent foliage. Forms rosettes of smooth, bright red leaves, shading to darker at the tips and green toward the center in winter. In summer, the leaves range in color from olive green to rich burgundy, and everything in between. The name means “aged man”. Hens & Chicks grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Requires little water once established. Great in containers and rock gardens. Zn 4. Blue-green rosettes, red tips, green center

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Rojin' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Rojin'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • red
    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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