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    Sempervivum 'Quintessence'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 4"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    Sempervivum 'Quintessence' plant details

    Sempervivum 'Quintessence' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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 'Quintessence'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 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 'Quintessence'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    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 ‘Quintessence’ is a beautiful specimen displaying velvety green succulent leaves with significant burgundy-red margins. Fine, white cilia hairs line the leaves. Tones will shift from red to purple through the changing seasons.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Quintessence' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum 'Quintessence'

    • 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

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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