Jovibarba heuffelii 'Angel Wings'
beard of Jupiter 'Angel Wings'
An evergreen succulent forming tight hummocks comprising rosettes up to 10cm tall. The broad but sharply pointed leaves are a purple-red colour edged with green. Yellow flowers held on a stem above the foliage may be borne in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Purple Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Purple Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Purple Red | |||
| Winter | Green Purple Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Jovibarba are rosette-forming perennial succulents. They are mainly grown for their architectural and colourful foliage, but they may also produce pale greenish-yellow or yellow bell-shaped flowers.
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, gritty, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by division or from offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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