New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Hen and Chicks |
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Houseleek |
| Sempervivum | Accepted |
| Packardin | Synonym |
| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Hybridizer: | ED SKROCKI |
| Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
| Year of registration: | 1972 |
| History of species or Cultivar: | S. 'Cleveland Morgan' × S. ? |
| Awards: | SR* = Silver Rosette: 1975 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifing 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 |
| Posted by valleylynn (Dallas, OR - Zone 8b) on Jun 13, 2012 5:30 PM A quote with permission from JackB: "I don't recall seeing the hearse he used as a delivery vehicle for his semps, but I do know it had a vanity plate showing NOT DEAD.! He had a thing about the Packard Motor Co, which is why his cv. 'Packardian' is so named. [ Reply to this comment | |
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