Sempervivum heuffelii ‘Fandango’
Product details
| Management number | 250425771 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425771 | ||
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- Description
- Sempervivum heuffelii ‘Fandango’ Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Sempervivum heuffelii 'Fandango' is a cold hardy succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family, native to the mountainous regions of central and southeastern Europe. Unlike many common hens and chicks varieties, it belongs to a distinct group that offsets differently, making it a rare hardy succulent worth seeking out for any serious collection.
'Fandango' forms tight, geometric rosettes with fleshy, pointed leaves in lime green and burgundy-red tones that intensify with sun exposure and cooler temperatures. The clumping, clustering growth habit gradually builds into a dense, ground-hugging mat of rosettes, each one a small jewel of color and structure.
Individual rosettes are monocarpic, meaning each one flowers once before dying back, while the surrounding offsets carry the clump forward. This natural cycle makes it a self-renewing plant, ensuring the overall display never skips a beat as new rosettes continuously emerge around the base.
Move it outside in summer and it handles balcony wind and autumn rain with ease. 'Fandango' survives a ten-day trip without water and stays outdoors year-round in cold hardy zones, tolerating hard frosts, drafty spots, and dry heated air indoors without issue. It grows well in rock gardens, alpine troughs, gravel beds, and sunny balcony containers, and is completely pet friendly.
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Sempervivum heuffelii 'Fandango' performs best in full sun to partial sun conditions.
Water it sparingly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
'Fandango' requires well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix to prevent root rot.
It prefers cool temperatures between 50-70°F and handles frost well.
'Fandango' forms tight rosettes and clusters slowly without requiring fertilizer or supplemental feeding.
It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, surviving temperatures down to -40°F. It grows outdoors in Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont, Colorado, Kansas, Georgia, and North Carolina.
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Q: Is Sempervivum heuffelii 'Fandango' safe around pets?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
Q: What triggers the deepest color in the leaves?
A: Sempervivum heuffelii 'Fandango' develops its richest red tones in direct sun combined with cool temperatures.
Q: Does 'Fandango' need fertilizer?
A: No regular feeding is needed. A single light application of balanced fertilizer in spring can boost clumping, but it is entirely optional.
Q: How quickly does it multiply?
A: 'Fandango' produces offsets around the base of mature rosettes that can be separated and replanted once large enough to handle, so your plant naturally multiplies over time.
Q: Can 'Fandango' stay outside all year in cold climates?
A: In zones three through eight it can live outdoors year-round without winter protection when planted in well-drained soil.
Q: What happens if the soil stays too wet?
A: 'Fandango' is prone to root rot in wet conditions, so fast-draining soil and a reduced winter watering schedule are essential.
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