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Cactus Succulent

Sempervivum giuseppii

A mat forming, evergreen perennial made up of rosettes of fleshy green leaves with showy pink flowers appearing in Summer

Synonyms
Sempervivum 'Guiseppe Wale'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Red
Summer Pink Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Green Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Sempervivum are evergreen perennials forming mats of fleshy-leaved rosettes, often attractively coloured, with star-shaped pink or pale yellow flowers in summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
NW Spain

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive Winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or apline house

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in Spring, or by planting root offsets in Spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Houseplants
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Rosettes die after flowering and should be carefully removed

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust

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