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Sempervivum 'Carnival'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Carnival' plant details

Sempervivum 'Carnival' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Carnival'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
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 'Carnival'

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 ‘Carnival’ is a lovely, rosette-forming succulent with bold, scarlet-red margins and green centers. The wide, pointed leaves are edged with fine cilia, giving off a silvery glow. In summer, the tone will be more scarlet and in winter a dark maroon.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Carnival' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Carnival'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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