{"product_id":"cranberry-cocktail-succulent-sempervivum-cranberry-cocktail","title":"Cranberry Cocktail Succulent - Sempervivum 'Cranberry Cocktail'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCranberry Cocktail Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cranberry Cocktail') is a small, neat houseleek with deep maroon rosettes tipped in lime green, about 10cm high and 10cm to 20cm wide. It is super cold hardy and drought tolerant once established, and it suits green roof and green wall projects as well as pots. Full sun brings out the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaroon with a lime tip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep maroon rosettes with lime green tips make a vivid contrast on a plant barely 10cm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tones shift through the seasons, so it stays interesting in every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is totally frost hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof and wall ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Houseleeks grow on the roofs of houses on almost nothing, and this one suits green roof and green wall projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePups for free.\u003c\/strong\u003e Offsets form around the rosette and can be potted on to make more plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen roofs and green walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart in a shallow, gritty mix. It roots into thin layers and copes with sun and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedge rosettes between stones in full sun, where the maroon stands out against grey rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor pots and terrariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright spot it makes a neat, dark-toned bowl. A terrarium needs good light and free drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cranberry Cocktail Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for maximum leaf colour. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates. In humid areas with wet summers, plant it where rain drains away fast, or keep it in a pot under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. In pots and green roof trays, use a gritty, shallow mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. Established plants need very little water, and they cope with long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully remove dead old leaves from the base of the rosette. If pups form, remove them carefully and pot them on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cranberry Cocktail Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small rosette with its colour already showing. Plant it into a gritty mix soon after delivery and keep it in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eSucculents and cacti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eLow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-space-how-to-create-a-thriving-vertical-garden\"\u003eCreating a thriving vertical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a green wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Houseleeks suit green roof and green wall projects because they grow on very little soil and cope with sun and dry spells. Use a free-draining, shallow mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the colour fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow light weakens the colour. Move the plant into full sun, where the maroon deepens and the lime tips stay bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is totally frost hardy. The challenge is warm, wet weather rather than cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790882767167,"sku":"SEM-HYB-CRANBE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cranberry-cocktail-succulent-sempervivum-cranberry-cocktail.jpg?v=1792211100","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cranberry-cocktail-succulent-sempervivum-cranberry-cocktail","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}