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.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Mauna Kea'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
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