Sempervivum calcareum 'Mrs. Giuseppi'

 crisp blue-green rosettes tipped in deep red, with a compact, tight form and an impressive ability to handle cold, wet winters better than most Sempervivum varieties. Come summer, it sends up striking purple, star-like flowers that add another layer of charm.

Specifications:

• Colors: Blue-green with dark red tips
• Rosette Size: 3–4"
• Bloom: Purple star-like flowers, summer
• Hardiness Zone: 5–10
• Pet Safe: Yes
• Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Yes
• Arrives in a 4-inch pot

Care:

• Light: Full Sun (afternoon shade if temps exceed 80°F)
• Spacing: 4–6"
• Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; weekly in growing season
• Soil: Gritty, well-draining — avoid standing water

Seasonal Notes:

Sempervivum succulents grow most actively in spring and summer. Mrs. Giuseppi is notably cold and wet-winter tolerant  a strong grower that overwinters happily under a blanket of snow. Protect from prolonged standing water to prevent rot.

Produces lots of offsets ("chicks") on very short stolons easy to propagate by removing and replanting. Do not fertilize. Space 6" apart.

Suggested Use: Rock gardens, trough gardens, wall crevices, groundcover, edging, and containers.

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