| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Hybridizer: | SANDY MACPHERSON |
| Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
| Year of registration: | 1971 |
| Origin of name: | Named after a relative, maybe his daughter or grand daughter. |
| Awards: | BR* = Bronze Rosette: 1978 |
| Size: | Other: 4 1/2", maybe 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. |
| Foliage: | Smooth Watermarks Other: Gold-green leaves edged and tipped with purple. |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers Edging |
| Pests and Diseases: | Pest resistant |
| Availability: | Easy to find |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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: | Xeriscapic |
| 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 |
valleylynn said:Kevin do you know anything about the parentage of 'Rita Jane'.
I look forward to seeing what you get from the 'Rita Jane' seedlings. That could be very interesting.
JungleShadows said:Lynn,
All the ones of Sandy MacPherson's except 'Oddity' were from bee crossed seedlings that appeared in the garden. If I had to guess i would say 'Purdy's 70-40' as a parent as it has such wide leaves too.
The seedlings from 'Rita Jane' are showing extremely wide leaves but of course not much color at the moment.
OK out to the garage to clean seed. Good job for a rainy miserable afternoon!
Kevin
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Sempervivum 'Rita Jane' by valleylynn | Aug 27, 2017 2:40 PM | 0 |
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