It'd be fun for us to start a discussion about our absolute favorite cultivars. Everyones got different tastes and criteria, so let's here it! what are your top five sempervivum varieties and why?
I think it'd be wise to limit our lists to plants we have actually had for a while so we can actually comment on how they grow in our various conditions. Lot's of amazing varieties out there that could be better, but if you haven't had them for a few seasons it'd be tough to say how good they really are.
I'll get the ball rolling by picking my CURRENT top five, bare in mind these change for me all the time!
'Gold Nugget'
- Who can't love this plant? such vibrant color and not a bad grower. A little summer shade seems to help this one past it's sun sensitivity, but the extra fuss is well worth it.
'Silver Song'
- A strong grower without many weaknesses, this one seems to be the waxiest plant on the market. Offsets better than most other "powdered" sempervivum and has leaves wide enough to add interest in the form category.
'Highland Mist'
- A bizarre powdery velvet cultivar I've had for only a year. Absolutely nothing like it on the market today, offsets well and it's Ciliosum heritage contributes a very interesting fur texture, which combined with it's light base color that lasts for most of the year makes this plant too unique to ignore.
'Casa Blanca'
- What a show this one puts on all year round! fantastic color in a durable plant. The orange and red tones are accented with a bright green heart. Stunning. Offsets well and very tolerant in adverse weather conditions, balanced and beautiful.
'Crazy'
- Out of all the mutations on form I like this one the best. The leaves form plated patterns that twist and turn, such interest! Not the best grower in my collection but not bad enough to disqualify it from my list.
Well there are the top five off the top of my head right now. What do you think about my picks and what are yours?
