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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

Synonyms
Rosularia spatulata hort.
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical 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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