Sempervivum

Sempervivums are hardy succulents native to the mountainous regions of central and southern Europe and some Mediterranean islands, traditionally grown on roofs to protect against storms and sorcery. In Nordic mythology they were considered sacred with the flower said to resemble the beard of God. There are around 50 species and a myriad of cultivars with a wide range of rosette sizes, forms and colours. Their flowers are star-shaped typically pink or red, sometimes pale yellow.
Jovibarba have been included here as they are so closely related to Sempervivum.

Jovibarba hueffelii Jovibarba hueffelii

Jovibarba hueffelii

This species forms tight clusters of rosettes to 8cm wide. Leaves are slightly hairy, turning from green to red in late winter. Lemon flowers. Sun/part sun.

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Sempervivum arachnoideum(1) Sempervivum arachnoideum(1)

Sempervivum arachnoideum(1)

Small green rosettes to 5cm wide with a light ‘spidery’ webbing of white threads. Foliage turns crimson in winter. Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Part sun/light shade.

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cebenses' Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cebenses'

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cebenses'

Globular pale green rosettes to 5cm wide with a dense ‘spidery’ webbing of white threads. Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Part sun/light shade.

Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb' Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb'

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cobweb'

Compact pale green rosettes to 5cm wide with a dense ‘spidery’ webbing of white threads. Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Pink to crimson flowers in summer. Part sun/light shade.

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubin' Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubin'

Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubin'

Compact mid green rosettes to 10cm wide with a ‘spidery’ webbing of white threads. Foliage turns crimson in winter. Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Pink to crimson flowers in summer. Part sun/light shade.

Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum atlanticum Sempervivum atlanticum

Sempervivum atlanticum

Bright green rosettes to 8cm wide Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Sun/part sun.


Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum 'Atropurpureum' Sempervivum 'Atropurpureum'

Sempervivum 'Atropurpureum'

A beautiful cultivar with stiff deep green rosettes edged with red. Grows to 20cm wide. Offsets freely. Sun/part sun.


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Sempervivum 'Black Prince' Sempervivum 'Black Prince'

Sempervivum 'Black Prince'

Stunning silver grey to crimson rosettes to 20cm wide. Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Sun/part sun.


Available September to February only

Sempervivum calcareum Sempervivum calcareum

Sempervivum calcareum

Silvery grey-green rosettes to 20cm wide. Leaves have deep crimson tips. Sun/part sun.


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Sempervivum calcareum cv. Sempervivum calcareum cv.

Sempervivum calcareum cv.

Silvery grey-green rosettes to 10cm wide. Leaves have deep crimson tips. Sun/part sun.


Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum ciliosum Sempervivum ciliosum

Sempervivum ciliosum

Bright green dense rosettes to 5cm wide. The undersides of the leaves develop a crimson hue in summer. New plants appear as 'antennae'. Sun/part sun.

Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum ciliosum 'Springtime' Sempervivum ciliosum 'Springtime'

Sempervivum ciliosum 'Springtime'

Miniature deep green dense rosettes to 3cm wide. The undersides of the leaves develop a crimson hue in summer. New plants appear as 'antennae'. Sun/part sun.

Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii

Sempervivum ciliosum var. borisii

Stiff green rosettes to 5cm wide with a light ‘spidery’ webbing of white threads. Densely packed leaves. Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Part sun/light shade.

Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum grandiflorum Sempervivum grandiflorum

Sempervivum grandiflorum

Stiff bright green rosettes to 5cm wide tipped with red. Offsets freely to form a dense mat. Sun/part sun.


Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum 'Limelight' Sempervivum 'Limelight'

Sempervivum 'Limelight'

Bright lime green rosettes to 5cm wide, offsetting profusely to form a dense ground cover. Sun/part sun.


Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum magnificum Sempervivum magnificum

Sempervivum magnificum

Stunning metallic grey rosettes to 15cm wide, infused with pink. Colour becomes more prominent in winter. Part sun/light shade.


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Sempervivum marmoreum Sempervivum marmoreum

Sempervivum marmoreum

Deep green leaves flushed and tipped with crimson. Dense rosettes to 10cm wide. Offsets freely. Sun/part sun.


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Sempervivum marmoreum 'Rubrifolium' Sempervivum marmoreum 'Rubrifolium'

Sempervivum marmoreum 'Rubrifolium'

Bright red rosettes to 15cm wide, with lime green tips. Sun/part sun.



Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum montanum Sempervivum montanum

Sempervivum montanum

Densely packed mid-green rosettes to 5cm wide, offsetting freely to form a dense clump. Sun/part sun.


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Sempervivum 'Oddity' Sempervivum 'Oddity'

Sempervivum 'Oddity'

An unusual cultivar with fused tubular leaves open at the tips. Lime green, tipped with crimson. Part sun/light shade.


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Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose' Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose'

Sempervivum 'Pacific Red Rose'

Stunning olive green rosettes edged in crimson to 10cm wide, turning deep crimson in spring. Part sun/light shade.


Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum 'Pekinese' Sempervivum 'Pekinese'

Sempervivum 'Pekinese'

Miniature densely packed rosettes to 3cm wide. Offsets freely to form a dense ground cover. The underside of the leaves are pink. Part sun/light shade.

Unavailable at this time of year.

Sempervivum 'Red Ace' Sempervivum 'Red Ace'

Sempervivum 'Red Ace'

A beautiful cultivar with deep crimson rosettes tipped with pale olive. Rosettes to 10cm wide. Sun/part sun.


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Sempervivum 'Silverine' Sempervivum 'Silverine'

Sempervivum 'Silverine'

Mid olive green rosettes to 20cm wide flushed with crimson. Part sun/light shade.


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Sempervivum 'Sir Wm Lawrence' Sempervivum 'Sir Wm Lawrence'

Sempervivum 'Sir Wm Lawrence'

Small silvery grey-green rosettes to 6cm across, tipped with crimnson. Offsets freely. Sun/part shade.


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Sempervivum tectorum Sempervivum tectorum

Sempervivum tectorum

Bright lime green rosettes to 10cm wide, tipped in deep maroon. Sun/part shade.


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Sempervivum 'Twilight' Sempervivum 'Twilight'

Sempervivum 'Twilight'

Deep green rosettes to 15cm wide comprised of masses of elegant long pointed leaves, developing a soft pink hue in Spring. Sun/part sun.


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Sempervivum(1) Sempervivum(1)

Sempervivum(1)

Shiny olive green leaves finely tipped with crimson. Rosettes to 15cm wide. Sun/part sun.


Unavailable at this time of year.