Jovibarba sobolifera 'Green Globe' - Hen And Chickens Houseleek
Botanical name       : Jovibarba sobolifera 'Green Globe'Â
Common name          : Hen And Chickens Houseleek, Beard of Jupiter, HouseleekÂ
Colour               : Yellow, leaves green-redÂ
Flowering time       : June - JulyÂ
Full grown height    : ± 10 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : DryÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -29°C  (USDA Zone 5)Â
Spacing              : ± 15 cm (± 45 per m²)Â
Details              : -Â
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Beard of Jupiter (Jovibarba):Beard of Jupiter (Jovibarba) is closely related to Houseleek (Sempervivum) and looks very much alike, but Beard of Jupiter has bell shaped flowers with fewer petals. The rosettes of Beard of Jupiter are beautifully symmetrical in shape and have nice colours. Beard of Jupiter is wonderful in rockeries, troughs or pots. They withstand full sunshine and drought. Plant in sandy soil with some grit or fine gravel mixed in to ensure good drainage. Beard of Jupiter has its nicest colour in spring, out with spring they tend to be greener. Most varieties of Beard of Jupiter we offer have been grown under glass and therefore are slightly paler, but this will disappear once they are planted outside. Why not mix up some different colours and shapes of Beard of Jupiter, or plant with other plants such as Thyme (Thymus), Stonecrop (Sedum) or Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca).Hen And Chickens Houseleek - Jovibarba sobolifera 'Green Globe'