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Name: Greg Chrislip Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a)      GregC Apr 2, 2018 9:24 AM CST |
| I made it through the winter and only lost 1 rosette to the weather this winter, and with an ice storm covering the hypertufa with heavy ice for 2 days. Last year I changed substrates to 3/4 inorganic (Pumice, turface, and grit) and 1/4 organic (MG). The mixture was too lean for most semps in my area except for Oddity. Crazy Entomologist “The centipede was happy, quite, Until a toad in fun Said, 'Pray, which leg goes after which?; This worked his mind to such a pitch, He lay distracted in a ditch, Considering how to run.” |
Name: Julia Washington State (Zone 7a)              springcolor Apr 2, 2018 10:02 AM CST |
| I had issues with Oddity, moved it to a more shaded area and it's thriving. Sempervivum for Sale |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b)          |
| Mine has always been grown in full sun. For some years it was in compost from our local farm store, in recent years it has been in sandy loam. In compost with chicken grit mulch: In sandy loam with chicken grit mulch: |
Name: Greg Chrislip Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a) GregC Apr 2, 2018 10:53 AM CST |
| I wish there were more quilled varieties. Crazy Entomologist “The centipede was happy, quite, Until a toad in fun Said, 'Pray, which leg goes after which?; This worked his mind to such a pitch, He lay distracted in a ditch, Considering how to run.” |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin      |
When I had my 'Oddity' in a container in full sun it turned quite red. Now that it's in the ground with only morning sun it looks normal.  These are old pictures. Everything is once again buried under snow after the 6+ inches we received last night.  Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b) |
Oh Chris, not more snow? Will spring ever arrive in Wisconsin?  |
Name: Mark McDonough Massachusetts (Zone 5a)         AntMan01 Apr 4, 2018 7:47 PM CST |
GregC said:I wish there were more quilled varieties. I wish there were fewer quilled varieties, but that's the great thing about gardening, one can focus on the plants one likes and avoid those not liked. Avatar: Jovibarba x nixonii 'Jowan' Allium 'Millenium' - 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year: http://www.perennialplant.org/... https://www.waltersgardens.com... |
Name: Greg Chrislip Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a) GregC Apr 4, 2018 8:29 PM CST |
| Mark could you give me the names of other quilled cultivars. I have Griggs and Oddity. Crazy Entomologist “The centipede was happy, quite, Until a toad in fun Said, 'Pray, which leg goes after which?; This worked his mind to such a pitch, He lay distracted in a ditch, Considering how to run.” |
Name: Mark McDonough Massachusetts (Zone 5a) AntMan01 Apr 4, 2018 8:39 PM CST |
| Sorry Greg I can't, I don't like quilled or monstrose varieties, and will never grow them. I'm attracted to symmetry, which is famously displayed in many semp varieties. Some people like odd and aberrant forms, that's fine, it's just not for me personally. Avatar: Jovibarba x nixonii 'Jowan' Allium 'Millenium' - 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year: http://www.perennialplant.org/... https://www.waltersgardens.com... |
Name: Greg Chrislip Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a) GregC Apr 4, 2018 8:53 PM CST |
| Ok anyone know of other quilled cultivars? Crazy Entomologist “The centipede was happy, quite, Until a toad in fun Said, 'Pray, which leg goes after which?; This worked his mind to such a pitch, He lay distracted in a ditch, Considering how to run.” |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b) |
| There is this one: |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin |
valleylynn said:Oh Chris, not more snow? Will spring ever arrive in Wisconsin? I'm beginning to wonder, Lynn! Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Greg Chrislip Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a) GregC Apr 5, 2018 5:49 AM CST |
| We did get a dusting of snow here over the weekend, but our nights have dropped into the 20's. Crazy Entomologist “The centipede was happy, quite, Until a toad in fun Said, 'Pray, which leg goes after which?; This worked his mind to such a pitch, He lay distracted in a ditch, Considering how to run.” |
Name: Greg Chrislip Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a) GregC Apr 6, 2018 12:58 PM CST |
From the website at Wrightman Alpines: does not resemble "Weirdo' in our database, looks more like 'Oddity". Crazy Entomologist “The centipede was happy, quite, Until a toad in fun Said, 'Pray, which leg goes after which?; This worked his mind to such a pitch, He lay distracted in a ditch, Considering how to run.” |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin |
| I agree Greg! Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Greg Chrislip Lawrence, KS (Zone 6a) GregC Apr 6, 2018 2:39 PM CST |
Looking for a little Weirdo found something Odd-ity.  Crazy Entomologist “The centipede was happy, quite, Until a toad in fun Said, 'Pray, which leg goes after which?; This worked his mind to such a pitch, He lay distracted in a ditch, Considering how to run.” |
Name: Chris Ripon, Wisconsin |
Lol!!  Cubits Store: The Sempervivum Patch - plants, containers, accessories! Also stop by Timber Treasures and Garden Buddies on Cubits |
Name: Lynn Dallas, OR (Zone 8b) |
| Good catch Greg. |
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