Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 3'-8"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses' plant details

With all the sempervivum varieties to choose from, it's hard not to fall for them all. Not such a bad habit, collecting easy-to-grow, gradually spreading succulents that can fill in the gaps between rocks like no other plant. Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses' earns its special place in the garden with adorable fuzzy texture on account of the copious cobwebbing on the leaves.

Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Ashes of Roses’ is a charming succulent with medium grey green rosettes displaying a red backing and abundant cobwebbing at the leaf tips. Forms colonies by offsets.