How to Plant Sempervivum
Sempervivum are succulent ground covers that grow new baby plants from sprouts on the larger mother plant. They are sometimes called "hens and chicks." They come in many varieties and colors, from bright green to maroon, and their leaves can be spear-shaped or oval. You can plant sempervivum almost anywhere, as they are hardy as far north as zone 3, and as far south as Zone 11. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a site that is in full sun with loose, well-draining soil. Sempervivum will also grow in partial shade, especially in the south.
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Plant sempervivum transplants 10 to 12 inches apart. Take care to plant them at the same depth that they were growing in their containers. Give them a little water as you transplant them to settle their roots.
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Fertilize with half the recommended amount of granular fertilizer in early spring each year. Spread it around the plant and carefully work into the top layer of soil with a garden claw.
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Dig up the "mother" plant when it dies. When it's about three years old, the original "mother" plant will send up a flower stalk that's about 2 feet high. When the flower dies, the mother plant will die. After you dig the "mother" up, baby plants will grow to replace it.
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Tips & Warnings
Sempervivum are very low maintenance garden plants. As long as their soil is loose, sandy and well draining, they will grow in your garden for many years.
