Rosularia sempervivum subsp. glaucophylla
glaucous-leaved houseleek-like rosularia
A clump-forming succulent with pale bluish-green, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves forming flattened rosettes up to 8cm across. Open sprays of deep pink, star-shaped flowers are produced on upright stems in summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Rosularia are succulent perennials producing evergreen rosettes of fleshy leaves and sprays of white, yellow or pink flowers on upright stems in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in shallow containers of peat-free, loam-based compost, with added grit, with full light in an alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown under glass in spring, or by detaching and rooting offsets in summer or early autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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