Sempervivum in Shallow Containers

By goldfinch4
March 14, 2013

Sempervivums do well in shallow containers. You can even plant in a large saucer. Be creative!

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Mar 13, 2013 6:56 PM CST
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Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
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Snake seems to be doing well too! Thanks for the tip.
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Mar 13, 2013 7:49 PM CST
Name: Horseshoe Griffin
Efland, NC (Zone 7a)
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Nice pot.

What is the plant on the lefthand/top of the pot? It looks like it has Kalanchoe-type leaves...is that some kind of Semp, too?

Shoe
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Mar 13, 2013 9:25 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
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Chris is asleep right now, but will give us the answer in the morning. It is a sedum, not sure which one. Sure is nice.

Chris I love this tip, it is amazing the way some of these semps and sedum can grow with almost no soil. Thumbs up
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Mar 13, 2013 9:50 PM CST
Name: Horseshoe Griffin
Efland, NC (Zone 7a)
And in the end...a happy beginning!
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle I sent a postcard to Randy! I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
For our friend, Shoe. Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Enjoys or suffers cold winters Birds Permaculture Container Gardener
Yep...Sedum. Thanks, Lynn. I only have green sedums (so far!)

Shoe (off to snooze)
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Mar 13, 2013 10:02 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
That is a really nice red one Chris has it that planting. Thumbs up
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Mar 14, 2013 12:12 AM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Thanks Chris! I do like this planting too Lynn! I tip my hat to you.
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Mar 14, 2013 12:37 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
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Good Morning! Big Grin

Shoe, that plant is Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'. Depending on the time of year and how much sun I have it in the color can be bright red to brownish-red. It multiplies quickly and the color blends well with a lot of semps.


Thanks all. It sure doesn't take much to put a simple container together. A saucer, little potting mix, a few plants and a few rocks, top it all of with some chicken grit and it's good to go! Oh, and Bev - a polymer clay snake too! Sticking tongue out Hilarious!
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Mar 14, 2013 12:41 AM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
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Good morning Chris, and good night!! Thanks again for all your work on ATP!! I tip my hat to you.
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Mar 14, 2013 12:58 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
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My pleasure - I love it here! Sleep well!
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Mar 14, 2013 6:56 AM CST
Name: Horseshoe Griffin
Efland, NC (Zone 7a)
And in the end...a happy beginning!
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle I sent a postcard to Randy! I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
For our friend, Shoe. Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Enjoys or suffers cold winters Birds Permaculture Container Gardener
Thanks, Chris. Dragon's Blood is a keeper!

Again, nice pot of plants!

Shoe
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Mar 14, 2013 7:07 AM CST
Name: Kate
S Wales UK (Zone 9a)
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I love this arrangement!
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Mar 14, 2013 8:25 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
Sempervivums Sedums Region: Wisconsin Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Avid Green Pages Reviewer
Thanks Shoe and Kate!
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Mar 14, 2013 12:46 PM CST
Name: Maridell
Sioux City IA (Zone 4b)
enjoy the moment
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I see you planted one of your "buddies" in there. Cute idea Green Grin!
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Mar 14, 2013 1:50 PM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
Sempervivums Sedums Region: Wisconsin Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Avid Green Pages Reviewer
Yup, couldn't resist! How have you been Maridell?
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Mar 14, 2013 2:03 PM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
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Yep, I have some in a shallow container too!!!!
Great Chris....
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Mar 14, 2013 3:35 PM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
Sempervivums Sedums Region: Wisconsin Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Avid Green Pages Reviewer
Thanks Charleen! I've seen yours too - it's very nice. Thumbs up
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Mar 14, 2013 6:06 PM CST
Name: Maridell
Sioux City IA (Zone 4b)
enjoy the moment
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tip Photographer Cat Lover Garden Ideas: Level 2 Region: United States of America
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
Doing well Chris. Hope you too. Smiling
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