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    Sempervivum 'Bernstein'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-4"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Sempervivum 'Bernstein' plant details

    Sempervivum 'Bernstein' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, gold and green 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 'Bernstein'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze, gold and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 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 'Bernstein'

    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 ‘Bernstein’ is a unique variety of Hens and Chicks featuring rosettes of sharply-pointed, fleshy, bronze-gold leaves. The centers of the rosettes often glow green. The leaf tips will flush red in certain weather conditions. Displays clusters of yellow flowers on thin stalks in summer.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Bernstein' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum 'Bernstein'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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