Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: ED SKROCKI
Country of Origin: (US) United States
Year of registration: 1973
Seed parent: S. tectorum 'Atroviolaceum'
Pollen parent: n/a
History of species or Cultivar: Incorrect spelling S. 'Bedevere
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
Availability: Easy to find
Source: North Hills Nursery
Toxicity: Low risk
None
Possible skin irritant to some people

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
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
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
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
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Parentage: Atroviolaceum x n/a
Child plants: one child plant

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Trade name information:
Series: King Arthur
Cultivar name: 'Bedivere'
Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live Forever

Photo Gallery
Location: Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Date: 2010-04-17
Location: Blue Fox Farm Drought Smart Plants, Grand Forks B.C.
Date: Sep 13, 2011 9:18 AM
Sempervivum 'Bedivere'

Date: 2016-05-04
crested plant
Photo by jkbingh

Date: 2015-10-26
Location: Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Date: 2009-09-09

Date: 2016-02-06
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2011-05-04
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany
Location: Germany, Bavaria
Date: 2012-07-16
Photo courtesy of Beatrix Bodmeier, Bavaria/Germany

Date: 2015-04-21

4-17-11 Upper Midwest Zone 4

Date: 2016-07-06
Location: Botanical Garden Meise (Belgium)

Date: May, 2015

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2014-08-14

Date: 2015-04-06

Date: 2015-04-14
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Love the Colors in this Sepmpervivum Bedivere by CDsSister Sep 8, 2012 4:24 PM 0

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