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Sempervivum 'Wendy'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Wendy' plant details

Sempervivum 'Wendy' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with apricot, green and pink foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Wendy'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen apricot, green and pink
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 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 'Wendy'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Wendy’ has dense, geometric rosettes with red tips, all covered in fine hairs. The reddish coloration is most pronounced in winter. Forms dense colonies by offsets.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Wendy' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Wendy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • apricot
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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