Care and Propagation Information

General Care for Sempervivum ‘Hookerii'

Sempervivum ‘Hookerii' is a great addition to rock gardens or containers. As it grows, it spreads out, making excellent ground cover.

Watering

Sempervivum ‘Hookerii' has typical watering needs for a succulent. It's best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

‘Hookerii' is cold hardy, and able to withstand extreme cold temperatures down to -20°F (-28.8° C). It does well in full to partial sun.

Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. It is not suited for indoor growing.

How to Propagate Sempervivum ‘Hookerii'

Sempervivum ‘Hookerii' is propagated by offsets. It will not grow true from seed.

Offsets

‘Hookerii’ will produce small rosette offsets. Cut the offsets off from the main stem with a sharp, sterile knife or scissors. Allow the offsets to dry for one to two days before laying on well-draining soil.

Flowering Information

‘Hookerii’ is monocarpic, meaning that it blooms once and then dies. It can take several years before ‘Hookerii’ flowers. Flowering usually occurs in the late summer or fall.

Flowers attract bees and butterflies.