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Sempervivum 'Aglow'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 3b-9b

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Sempervivum 'Aglow' plant details

Sempervivum 'Aglow' is a groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, green and red foliage. pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Aglow'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Aglow'

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Aglow’ is a variety of ‘Hens & Chicks’ that features velvety leaves in vibrant tones of orange and red, shifting to darker burgundy in cooler weather. In late summer or fall, the centers will glow green. Color changes with season and conditions. Forms colonies by offsets.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Aglow' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Aglow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees

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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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aka Sempervivum 'Borisii', Sempervivum borisii, Sempervivum borisii ssp. ciliosum, Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii, Borisii Hen and Chicks, Hens and Chicks

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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aka Hens and Chicks

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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aka Purdy's No. 70-1 Hen and Chicks, Purdy's No. 70-1 Houseleek

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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aka Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobwebs', Cobweb Hens & Chicks, Cobweb Houseleek

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
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