Sempervivum

[Nik]

Some Sempervivum in pots in our yard. Last two pictures are a variegated mutant that appeared spontaneously a year ago. It turns pinkish wintertime.

[Nik]

Here is the variegated mutant summertime, when it first appeared.

[Nik]

The variegated mutant this evening.

[Nik]

Update for May 19.

[Graham Catlow]

Some of mine from today -


S. X barbulatum hookeri


S. atalanticum


S. caucasicum


S. Lion King


Jovibarba hirta neilrichii

[Graham Catlow]

And some more -


S. Sprite


Various cultivars


A trough with various cultivars

[Maggi Young]

Terrific selection, Graham!

[Graham Catlow]

Thanks Maggi.

[FrazerHenderson]

Interesting article on sempervivum in Bulgaria within https://www.cactusandsucculentreview.org.uk/assets/downloads/low-res/csr-december-2022.pdf note location near former uranium mine (with its associated radiation)

[ruweiss]

Jovibarba heuffelii "Cheese Kiss"

[Maggi Young]

The Alpine Garden Society is " glad to be able to offer the recently published

Sempervivum - A Gardeners Guide by Dr Steve Furness.    

https://www.alpinegardensociety.net/shop/sempervivum-a-gardeners-guide/   and



and         Jovibarba - A Gardeners Guide by Dr Steve Furness."

https://www.alpinegardensociety.net/shop/jovibarba-a-gardeners-guide/



These books  are "aimed at gardeners, in particular those that have recently ‘discovered’  these plants and want want to learn more about them. Dr Steve Furness shares his experience of growing them  for over 40 years at his nursery in Derbyshire, England where he propagates and sells all manner of alpine plants. "

[ruweiss]

Extreme colours of Sempervivum cultivars: