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Sempervivum Red Beam
The plant likes full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade. It is suitable for rock gardens or portable containers.
Water the plant in a pot after the substrate has dried out. When placed in a rock garden, water as needed.
The plant is fully frost-resistant.
The 'Red Beam' cultivar was developed by British breeder David T. Ford, who created dozens of distinctive sedums during his career.
Sempervivum Red Beam is a cultivar bred by David T. Ford from the United Kingdom in 1980. This houseleek forms medium-sized rosettes with little green colouring, transitioning toward bright red tones in the centre. When flowering, a distinct flower stalk appears, reaching approximately 15 cm in height, and the overall colouring changes during the year according to the seasons.
It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-draining, mainly mineral substrate that should not remain waterlogged for long periods. It is suitable for rock gardens, dry stone walls and containers with drainage, and tolerates year-round outdoor cultivation. The plant is monocarpic, meaning the mother rosette dies after flowering, but it produces new rosettes beforehand, ensuring the continuation of the planting. Thanks to its vivid red centre, it is a good choice for adding contrast to a houseleek collection.