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Sempervivum 'Hester'
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sempervivum 'Hester' plant details
Sempervivum 'Hester' 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 'Hester'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
- Mature size: 6 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
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Hester'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Sempervivum 'Hester'
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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Sempervivum calcareum 'Monstrosum'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 6"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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