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Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 4"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose' plant details

Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze and red foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Pacific Red Rose’ displays large, showy rosettes of purple red with a bit of olive green. Color intensifies in colder weather to a deep dark burgundy. Forms colonies by offsets.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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