Sempervivum 'Arctic White'
Bright white succulent with pink flowers
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Sempervivum 'Arctic White'
- This distinctive sempervivum gets its striking white colour from its white 'cobweb' which forms in spring and remains very white throughout summer and autumn
- After 2-3 years your plant will bloom with pink flowers from May to July
- A well branched succulent with a strong root system which grows to a compact 10 x 15cm high and is very low maintenance
- Plant as groundcover, in pots, as a houseplant or in a rock garden
- Extremely hardy - will cope with frosts down to -35 degrees
- An early grower after winter - there's no stopping it!
- Perfect for green roofs and living walls
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Sempervivum 'Arctic White' is ideal for shallow 20 cm alpine pans, being very drought-tolerant and happy up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Sempervivum 'Arctic White' typically reaches a mature height of 10 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Sempervivum 'Arctic White' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Sempervivum 'Arctic White' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Sempervivum 'Arctic White' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Sempervivum 'Arctic White' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Sempervivum 'Arctic White' has an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C, and is fully hardy across all UK regions.
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