How do I start a sempervivum on a landscape boulder
Sempervivum 'Moss Rose'
Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks)
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May 25, 2023 - 09:05 AM
You'll need a boulder with pockets and crevices. Cram the Sempervivum's roots into the pocket, adding as much soil as necessary to fully secure the plant in place. For the first couple months (especially if you get hot, dry summers) you'll want to thoroughly water the plants so they can establish roots. In many climates, Sempervivum established in rocky crevices can eventually thrive with little to no irrigation, just rainfall.
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Sempervivum 'Moss Rose'
Sempervivum 'Moss Rose': A sweet green and pink rosette with lots of densely packed, pointed leaves. This cultivar has long cilia lining its leaves and produces lots of new offsets each spring. Hens & Chicks need plenty of outdoor sunlight to show their best colors and maintain a tight r...
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