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SEMPONIUM x Destiny ®

SEMPONIUM x Destiny ®

Semponium x Destiny® is a novel intergeneric hybrid between Sempervivum ciliosum Green Ice (female) and Aeonium Ice Warrior (male), cultivated in Cornwall (UK), awarded as "RHS Plant of the Year 2022". It stands out for its striking, year‑round dark‑purple, highly veined glossy rosettes with a bright‑green centre in cooler seasons. Exhibiting a compact, dense, conical habit, ‘Destiny’ is exceptionally hardy, low‑maintenance, and highly resilient—ideal for both premium container and rock‑garden use.

21cm x 41/60cm (adulte) Rosette-forming, clumping
Evergreen Veined dark green, green center
Full sun to light shade
April - May Yellow star heart
up to -5 °C
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The characteristics of Semponium x Destiny®

Semponium x Destiny® combines genes from Sempervivum and Aeonium. The cultivar boasts dense, conical growth with short stems and produces large rosettes (~41to 60cm diameter) that can branch and offset after a year or two. The foliage is thick, glossy, and veined, with mature leaves retaining deep purple tones year‑round, while winter brings bright green centres. Its robustness, evergreen succulence, and minimal maintenance requirements make it suitable for professional-grade landscaping.

How to utilise the Semponium x Destiny®?

This cultivar Semponium x Destiny® is ideal for high‑end architectural planting schemes: use in rock gardens, alpine troughs, terracotta or decorative containers, rooftop gardens, balcony terraces, and low‑greenhouse collections. Its sculptural form and dark foliage provide strong visual contrast in mixed succulent displays or minimalist hardscape compositions. It can serve as an effective living focal point or specimen plant. Branching offsets permit formation of dense carpets or hedgerows in raised beds, while its drought adaptability suits climates with periodic aridity.

Cultivation tips for Semponium x Destiny® ?

Plant in free‑draining, gritty substrate—e.g. loam-based compost amended with coarse sand, pumice or perlite (~50–70 % mineral content). Choose a position with full sun to light shade; foliage colours deepen under strong light. Maintain soil moisture sparingly—water deeply but infrequently, allowing complete drying between irrigations to avoid rot. During establishment, water moderately; thereafter minimal watering is needed. In colder climates (temperatures regularly below −2 °C), overwinter in cold frames or containers indoors. Remove dead or dried leaves to maintain appearance and prevent pests. Fertilisation: balanced liquid feed applied 2–3× per year is sufficient. Propagation is straightforward via offsets or rosette cuttings; root under semi‑dry conditions at approx. 18 °C.

 

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