Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Hybrid: Yes
Hybridizer: Dr. Giuseppi
Year of registration: ?
Other Details: calcareum
History of species or Cultivar: (inc. 'Mrs.Giuseppii', inc. 'Mrs.Guiseppi', inc. Mrs.Giusseppi')
Size: Large - 4" to 9"
Other: 2" across, or more.
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant
Availability: Hard to find

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
Also sold as:
  • Chick Charms® Mint Marvel™

Photo Gallery
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Date: 2017-10-10

Date: 2015-07-13
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: San Francisco, California
Date: 2023-08-19
Location: San Francisco, California
Date: 2023-08-19
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-08-16
Location: Edrom nursery, Scotland
Date: 2014-05-02
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-06-03
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
Date: 2016-05-29
Location: my garden, UT
Date: 2016-06-14

Date: 2015-06-18
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon 
Date: 2015-03-10

Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: San Francisco, California
Date: 2023-08-19
Location: UK
Date: 2008-01-28
Location: Tabby's Garden
Date: 2012-04-26
Purchased from Harlequins Gardens in Boulder, Co.
Location: UK
Date: 2013 feb 16th
Location: My garden - Arvada, Colorado zone 5
Date: 2011-10-20
Purchased from Timberline Gardens in Arvada, Co.

Photo Courtesy of Busse Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: my garden zone 7b NC, USA
Date: 2013-08-12

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
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Location: Dayton, KY
Date: 5/12/13
Uploaded by insiderart

at a nursery
Location: Medina, TN
Date: 2013-03-03
Sempervivum 'Mrs. Giuseppi' - March 3, 2013.
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Comments:
  • Posted by clintbrown (Medina, TN - Zone 7b) on Mar 3, 2013 8:37 PM concerning plant:
    Sempervivum 'Mrs. Giuseppi' has beautiful contrasting colors.
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