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By goldfinch4 on Jun 28, 2010 5:48 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Bronco')

Gorgeous! I'm getting this one in a trade and am excited.

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By goldfinch4 on Jul 16, 2011 7:14 AM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Tederheid')

'Tederheid' does not do well with lots of moisture in the spring (in my zone 4 garden). Chicks are on long stolons. Fast grower.

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By goldfinch4 on Sep 20, 2010 5:40 AM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Sopa')

Wow, this one is so pretty! Love the dark red center!

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By LuvNature on Feb 5, 2011 5:38 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Marijntje')

Lynn...from your photos, it appears this one grew chicks starting in July. Is that correct? I've been looking... trying to determine when the chicks are going. Beautiful semp.

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By goldfinch4 on Jul 16, 2011 7:13 AM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence')

'Sir William Lawrence' does not do well with lots of moisture in the spring (in my zone 4 garden).

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By goldfinch4 on Aug 14, 2010 12:11 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Mars')

The look of Mars has really changed - cool semp!

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By valleylynn on Mar 13, 2010 10:11 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Lavender and Old Lace')

Gold Rosette Award England 1975. (H Payne).
Beautiful, hardy plant.

Prone to rot in our heavy Pacific Northwest rainy season, end of winter and through much of spring.

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By valleylynn on Mar 16, 2010 10:20 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Abba ll')

Notice how the plant shrinks in size during winter and the tips turn dark. Looks much different. My rating is 3 stars until I see how it does this summer, at which time I may change my rating to a higher score.

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By goldfinch4 on Jun 28, 2010 5:52 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Fuego')

Beautiful colors on this one!

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By valleylynn on Mar 16, 2010 10:40 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'Grammens')

Turns dark in Winter. May give five stars after seeing how it does in summer.

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By LuvNature on Sep 4, 2010 4:03 AM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Legolas')

It is wonderful to see pics at different times of the year and from different locations. Amazing the transformation these plants go through.

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By valleylynn on Mar 4, 2010 4:39 AM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Cebenese')

Handles wet Pacific Norhtwest conditions and produces well. My favorite arachnoid.

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By valleylynn on Mar 13, 2010 10:10 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum 'from Isella')

Long stolons and you can get up to 15 chicks per year. This variety is more tolerant of hot sun and drought than most of the succulents.
Has a more difficult time in my PNW wet weather though. For that reason I am giving it a 4. I do love this plant.

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By valleylynn on Mar 16, 2010 10:23 PM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum 'Anne Marie')

Has interesting winter color. Very attractive and fuzzy. May rate a five after I see what it does during summer.

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By goldfinch4 on Jul 16, 2011 7:12 AM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum calcareum 'Pink Pearl')

'Pink Pearl' does not do well with lots of moisture in the spring (in my zone 4 garden).

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By valleylynn on Mar 2, 2010 1:29 AM, concerning plant: Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum calcareum 'Pink Pearl')

Good production of chicks and hardy through all seasons here in PNW if given fast-draining soil to grow in. Very attractive eye-catching plant in containers or beds.

My photos showing the lovely deep blue/green coloration are of a plant growing in the shade, except for the last part of the day, when it received sunshine.

The pale green color is in full sun.

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By LuvNature on Sep 16, 2010 12:03 AM, concerning plant: Jenny's Stonecrop (Petrosedum rupestre subsp. rupestre 'Blue Spruce')

I agree with Lynn's comments on this plant. I have seen mine with water standing in it for several days without any harm to the plant.

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By valleylynn on Mar 4, 2010 4:49 AM, concerning plant: Jenny's Stonecrop (Petrosedum rupestre subsp. rupestre 'Blue Spruce')

This plant is productive and easy to propagate. In summer it has a beautiful blue/green color. It does well in our wet season in PNW

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By valleylynn on Mar 4, 2010 4:47 AM, concerning plant: Sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile 'Herbstfreude')

I just don't know how any plant can be easier than Sedum Autumn Joy. It is not bothered by deer, rabbits, bugs, or insects, and difficult weather seems to have no effect on it. It is a prolific grower.

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By valleylynn on Mar 4, 2010 4:45 AM, concerning plant: Sedum (Petrosedum rupestre subsp. rupestre 'Angelina')

Angelina is a very hardy plant that takes cold, hot or wet conditions as long as it has good drainage.

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