{"product_id":"sempervivum-the-rocket","title":"Sempervivum ‘the Rocket’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T\u003c\/span\u003ehe Sempervivum 'The Rocket' is a striking, cold-hardy succulent admired for its perfectly formed rosettes,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003ewith upward pointed leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003e, and exceptional ability to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003eforms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eattractive colonies that become even more impressive with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003eEach spring this \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003eSempervivum plant produces a lot of offsets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW243121416 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Sempervivum-the-rocket-jpj.png?v=1781668150\" alt=\"a close up of Sempervivum ‘the Rocket’\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113494623 BCX0\"\u003eSempervivum 'The Rocket' typically forms compact rosettes measuring around 6 inches\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113494623 BCX0\"\u003ewide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113494623 BCX0\"\u003e, with mature clumps gradually spreading 12 inches or more as offsets develop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113494623 BCX0\"\u003eThe fleshy leaves often display attractive shades of green with red or burgundy highlights that become even more vibrant in cooler temperatures and bright sunlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113494623 BCX0\"\u003eIts symmetrical form and changing seasonal colors provide year-round ornamental appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113494623 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003eDuring summer, mature rosettes may\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003esend up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etall flower stalks topped with clusters of star-shaped pink to reddish flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003eLike all Sempervivums, each individual rosette flowers only once before naturally dying, but this is a completely normal part of its life cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy the time flowering occurs, the parent plant has usually produced plenty of offsets that continue growing and quickly fill the space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW250787503 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it comes to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003ecare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e, it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003egrows best in gritty, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/soil-top-dressing-and-amendments\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media\"\u003efast-draining succulent soil\u003c\/a\u003e and should be watered only after the soil has dried completely.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Perovskia_atriplicifolia_5-6-7-8-9_USDA_1.png?v=1781668504\" alt=\"a 5-9 usda map\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"352\" height=\"280\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors,\u003c\/strong\u003e it prefers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etemperatures between 60°F and 80°F and at least 6 hours of bright light or direct sunshine each day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors,\u003c\/strong\u003e it performs exceptionally well in USDA Hardiness Zones\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e–9, where it thrives in full sun and tolerates snow, frost, and freezing winter temperatures with ease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003eLow humidity and excellent air circulation are ideal, while a light application of diluted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNPK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efertilizer during spring is usually all it needs. Pruning is minimal and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egenerally limited\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto removing dried leaves and spent flower stalks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW240727561 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240727561 BCX0\"\u003eAccording to the ASPCA, Sempervivum species are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them an excellent pet-friendly addition to many homes and gardens. Their summer flowers can attract bees and other pollinating insects, while their dense rosettes provide outstanding ornamental value throughout every season. One of their most unique features is their remarkable ability to survive extreme weather conditions that would quickly damage many other succulents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW240727561 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240727561 BCX0\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1488834 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW240727561 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240727561 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152539780 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152539780 BCX0\"\u003eith its beautiful geometric rosettes, colorful foliage, impressive cold hardiness, and incredibly easy-care nature, Sempervivum 'The Rocket' is an outstanding choice for both beginners and experienced collectors. Whether planted in a sunny rock garden, displayed in decorative containers, or used as part of a drought-tolerant landscape, it offers dependable beauty, fascinating growth habits, and years of effortless enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":49270053568755,"sku":"4354","price":9.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/1-Collection-Image-Sempervivum-The-Rocket_-4-inch_1.jpg?v=1781668861","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/sempervivum-the-rocket","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}