Sempervivum Pekinese
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' is a delightful, low-growing succulent that adds a touch of whimsy and texture to any rock garden, container, or green roof. This captivating cultivar, part of the Sempervivum tectorum group (commonly known as Hens and Chicks), is prized for its tightly-packed rosettes of fuzzy leaves, each resembling a miniature spider mum.
Appearance:
Leaves: Thick, fleshy leaves with a unique, elongated shape and a pointed tip, arranged in a dense rosette. The leaves are typically a vibrant green color, often with reddish or purplish tips, especially when exposed to ample sunlight or cool temperatures. They are also covered in fine, white hairs, giving them a fuzzy, almost cobweb-like appearance.
Size: Each individual rosette typically grows to about 2-3 inches in diameter. However, the plant as a whole can spread significantly as it produces numerous offsets, or "chicks," creating a mat-like groundcover.
Growth Habits and Care:
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ample sunlight exposure enhances the color intensity of the leaves.
Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix. It can even grow in rocky or gravelly soil.
Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Temperature: Highly cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures well below freezing.
Maintenance: Minimal maintenance required.
Additional Information:
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' is a symbol of resilience and longevity.
The leaves are edible and have a slightly sour taste.
It is a popular choice for green roofs due to its ability to thrive in harsh conditions and its low maintenance needs.
The succulent plant housed in the black pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' is a delightful, low-growing succulent that adds a touch of whimsy and texture to any rock garden, container, or green roof. This captivating cultivar, part of the Sempervivum tectorum group (commonly known as Hens and Chicks), is prized for its tightly-packed rosettes of fuzzy leaves, each resembling a miniature spider mum.
Appearance:
Leaves: Thick, fleshy leaves with a unique, elongated shape and a pointed tip, arranged in a dense rosette. The leaves are typically a vibrant green color, often with reddish or purplish tips, especially when exposed to ample sunlight or cool temperatures. They are also covered in fine, white hairs, giving them a fuzzy, almost cobweb-like appearance.
Size: Each individual rosette typically grows to about 2-3 inches in diameter. However, the plant as a whole can spread significantly as it produces numerous offsets, or "chicks," creating a mat-like groundcover.
Growth Habits and Care:
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ample sunlight exposure enhances the color intensity of the leaves.
Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix. It can even grow in rocky or gravelly soil.
Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Temperature: Highly cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures well below freezing.
Maintenance: Minimal maintenance required.
Additional Information:
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' is a symbol of resilience and longevity.
The leaves are edible and have a slightly sour taste.
It is a popular choice for green roofs due to its ability to thrive in harsh conditions and its low maintenance needs.
The succulent plant housed in the black pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' is a delightful, low-growing succulent that adds a touch of whimsy and texture to any rock garden, container, or green roof. This captivating cultivar, part of the Sempervivum tectorum group (commonly known as Hens and Chicks), is prized for its tightly-packed rosettes of fuzzy leaves, each resembling a miniature spider mum.
Appearance:
Leaves: Thick, fleshy leaves with a unique, elongated shape and a pointed tip, arranged in a dense rosette. The leaves are typically a vibrant green color, often with reddish or purplish tips, especially when exposed to ample sunlight or cool temperatures. They are also covered in fine, white hairs, giving them a fuzzy, almost cobweb-like appearance.
Size: Each individual rosette typically grows to about 2-3 inches in diameter. However, the plant as a whole can spread significantly as it produces numerous offsets, or "chicks," creating a mat-like groundcover.
Growth Habits and Care:
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ample sunlight exposure enhances the color intensity of the leaves.
Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix. It can even grow in rocky or gravelly soil.
Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Temperature: Highly cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures well below freezing.
Maintenance: Minimal maintenance required.
Additional Information:
Sempervivum 'Pekinese' is a symbol of resilience and longevity.
The leaves are edible and have a slightly sour taste.
It is a popular choice for green roofs due to its ability to thrive in harsh conditions and its low maintenance needs.
The succulent plant housed in the black pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
