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    • Photo of Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 5"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea' plant details

    Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In summer cream and 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, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
    Mature size: 5 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sempervivum ‘Mauna Kea’ features large, glowing green rosettes with burgundy tips and a purple center. The watermarks are superb, adding lots of interest. ‘Mauna Kea’ sends out a bevy of offsets, or Chicks, forming clumps of rosettes.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea' plant

    How to Grow Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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