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    Sempervivum 'Hester'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sempervivum ‘Hester’ is a fuzzy variety of Hens & Chicks with dense rosettes of succulent leaves that change from green to red throughout the seasons. In winter, the rosettes turn a deep maroon color.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Hester' plant

    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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