Tiny Beauties in Tiny Beauties

By goldfinch4
March 17, 2015

I think it’s safe to say that most of us collect sempervivums for the diversity of the rosettes, but it would be a shame to ignore the beauty of their tiny flowers.

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valleylynn

Mar 16, 2015 7:04 PM CST

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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)

How could anyone not love these tiny blooms?
It is amazing how each variety has it's very own distinction in the blooms. Zulu to me is a real standout.
Great article Chris.

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beckygardener

Mar 16, 2015 7:20 PM CST

Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Your photos are wonderful, Chris! I enjoyed your article and will be looking much closer at the few sempervivums that I have.

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springcolor

Mar 16, 2015 7:43 PM CST

Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)

Loved the article. So interesting to see a variety of different blooms on the same page.

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MaryE

Mar 16, 2015 8:03 PM CST

Name: Mary
The dry side of Oregon
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What a beautiful variety of little blooms. Your photography even shows the little hairlike projections on them, and I really enjoyed studying them in detail without having to get down on my hands and knees!

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dirtdorphins

Mar 16, 2015 9:53 PM CST

Name: Dirt
(Zone 5b)

great shots Chris!
I'm amazed at the variety-- can't pick a favorite

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goldfinch4

Mar 17, 2015 1:15 AM CST

Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin

Thank you everyone! I was surprised myself at how different they all look. Since they're so small, it's almost impossible to tell with some of them until you see them side by side.

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evermorelawnless

Mar 17, 2015 8:16 AM CST

Name: Asa
Wasatch Front - Utah

Those are some fantastic photographs. Neat little things and I love the variety.

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Paddy

Mar 17, 2015 8:19 AM CST

Ireland . (Zone 9a)

Great information there Chris , I never realised all the semps have so many different flowers . Obviously this can help with identifying semps too as sometimes they can look so similar .

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goldfinch4

Mar 17, 2015 8:34 AM CST

Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin

Than you Asa & Paddy. Yes, the flowers can definitely help with IDs.

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webesemps

Mar 17, 2015 11:21 PM CST

Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)

Thanks for presenting us with such photos that give us a beautiful glimpse into a world of "tiny beauties". I loved the first two photos of cluster of buds.