Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: GARY GOSSETT
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1998
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Foliage: Other: Many tomentose (covered with densely matted filaments) leaves form a perfect rosette flushed a rose pink.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Easy to find
Source: SMG Succulent
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Child plants: one child plant

Image
Trade name information:
Series: Pacific
Cultivar name: 'Pacific Green Rose'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek

Photo Gallery
Location: Western Washington
Location: Ft. Bragg CA
Date: 2013-02-18
Pre-Spring coloration on West Coast
Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2015-11-20
  • Uploaded by gg5
Location: No. CA zone 9b
Date: 2014-10-03
Fall Coloring
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-03-25
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-04-20
Comments:
  • Posted by webesemps (Salem OR - Zone 8a) on Feb 28, 2013 3:32 AM concerning plant:
    NIce apple green smooth leaves with broad pink tips

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