Sempervivum ‘Berry Blues’

Berry Blues live-forever
Hardy, pretty and perfect in pots or well-drained garden spots. Silvery in summer, rosy in colder weather. Proliferates to form groups. Pink flowers.
height 2–4in
width 4–12in
tolerates Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Sempervivums are drought tolerant succulents, wanting to go from wet to dry, but they’ll need additional water if they are grown in a particularly sunny hot spot, especially away from the coast or in a rock garden where the rocks will heat up the area.
hardy
to		 -15F
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Hybrid
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 2–9, 14–17, 19–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Excellent in rock gardens, potted compositions. Winter foliage color is a big plus. Individual rosettes measure about four inches, but clusters can expand well beyond that diameter.