Sempervivum 'Jolly Green Giant' is an enduring and visually striking hybrid succulent, introduced by Bill Nixon in the United States in 1969. Known for its remarkable rosettes that can reach up to 15 cm in diameter, this variety showcases thick, evergreen leaves in a vibrant shade of green. These rosettes form dense clusters, making it an excellent choice for groundcover or filling rock gardens. 'Jolly Green Giant' offers year-round interest, especially during winter, with its foliage remaining lush even in cooler months.
A sun-loving plant, Sempervivum 'Jolly Green Giant' thrives in full sun to partial shade, though it prefers well-drained, gritty soils. It's also frost-tolerant, capable of surviving Australian winters down to approximately -34°C, making it ideal for cooler regions. This plant is drought-resistant once established, requiring minimal watering, which makes it well-suited to Australia's varied climate.
One of its most charming traits is its ability to attract wildlife, drawing in bees and butterflies when it eventually blooms. Flowering may take several years, but the late summer blooms are showy and worth the wait. Additionally, it is deer-resistant, making it a hardy choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Whether used as a groundcover or a focal point in a succulent garden, Sempervivum 'Jolly Green Giant' is a resilient, visually appealing choice for plant enthusiasts.
Sempervivum 'Jolly Green Giant' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions. Most recent plants shown first.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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