What if any mulch do you recommend for hens & chicks over winter in the midwest?
Sempervivum 'Iceberg'
Question assumes 'blanket of snow' is unreliable & unpredictable.
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Open Jul 25, 2023 - 08:50 AM
Seasonality, Soil & Fertilizer
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Jul 25, 2023 - 08:50 AM
The trouble with most mulch is that it holds too much water around the Sempervivum, encouraging rot. A rocky mulch / top dressing however is a good choice. As long as your minimum temperatures stay above about -20F and you can keep your Sempervivum relatively dry by not watering and growing them in rapidly draining soil, they can overwinter just fine, even with unpredictable snow cover.
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