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Sempervivum 'King George'

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sempervivum (sem-per-VEE-vum) (Info)
Cultivar: King George

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Burgundy
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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By jhyshark
Thumbnail #1 of Sempervivum  by jhyshark

By Old_Farmer
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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Old_Farmer On Nov 3, 2006, Old_Farmer from Rock Cave, WV (Zone 5b) wrote:

My King George has much skinnier bracts and only colors up during the winter months. Mine is the single photo. Are these both the same plant? If someone else has pictures of King George, please upload them here with your comments.

Positive jhyshark On Jun 29, 2004, jhyshark from Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) wrote:

This one is smallish- rosettes 1- 1.5 inches across, with velvety hairs on the tips. Color is a nice burgandy which it holds all season.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Scottville, Michigan



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