Sempervivum 'Scorpius'
Dark reddish-purple rosettes
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Sempervivum 'Scorpius'
- Add incredible, contemporary geometric structure to your patio pots with the spectacular, dark reddish-purple rosettes of this dramatic succulent.
- Sempervivum 'Scorpius' creates a high-contrast architectural statement, looking absolutely breath-taking when planted in gravel (or even modern shallow bowls).
- This sempervivum is practically indestructible, thriving on neglect, blazing heat, and severe drought where other plants simply cannot survive.
- It is fully hardy and produces brilliant, spreading offsets, allowing you to easily propagate and multiply your display to your heart's content.
- Providing persistent evergreen architecture, it is the perfect, no-fuss choice for adding highly-textured, modern flair to a sunny windowsill or rockery.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Sempervivum 'Scorpius' is perfect for shallow pots or alpine troughs.
How big does it get?
Sempervivum 'Scorpius' typically reaches a mature height of 10 cm and a spread of 20 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Sempervivum 'Scorpius' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Sempervivum 'Scorpius' prefers well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Sempervivum 'Scorpius' is drought-tolerant once established, needing water only when the top 5 centimetres of soil feel dry.
Will this plant need pruning?
Sempervivum 'Scorpius' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Sempervivum 'Scorpius' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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