Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Erwin Geiger
Country of Origin: (DE) Germany
Year of registration: 2008
Seed parent: S. marmoreum 'Bronze Pastel'
Pollen parent: n/a
Size: Small 1/2" to 2 1/2"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Parentage: Bronze Pastel x n/a

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever

Photo Gallery
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-07-16
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-05-15
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-10-12
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-03-20
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2018-04-06
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2018-05-11
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-02-13
Waking up from winter dormancy.
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2017-08-23
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-06-13
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2011-05-26
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany

Date: Oct 25, 2005
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2013-09-30
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-09-14
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2011-07-27
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany

Date: Jul 8, 2007
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi

Date: Jul 3, 2007
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi

Date: Oct 7, 2007
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi

Date: Oct 22, 2007
Photo courtesy of Erwin Geiger, Semper-vivum.de, Nursery Sempervi
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-07
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-12-04
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-07-27
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