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Name: Tamara Fresno County, California (Zone 9b)  Monetwwqi Nov 6, 2018 3:29 PM CST |
| I was so fortunate to win 6 plants from Perennial Obsessions in the October NARR. Now the problem is HOW DO I CHOOSE JUST SIX???????? I just took a quick look and my list is already 30+ plants long!  HELP I live in Fresno County, California zone 9b. I love semps that chick early, often and heavily. Not asking for much, am I? Any suggestions? |
Name: Greg Colucci Seattle WA (Zone 8b)              gg5 Nov 6, 2018 5:37 PM CST |
Congrats Tamara!! You will want to plant them in bright, dappled shade rather than full sun  Also I can't remember but I think there is a thread on the forum called "Growing semps in Texas" and within that thread there are suggestions of plants that do ok in hot zones, I can't remember what they are Have fun with them!   |
Name: Tim Stoehr Canby, Oregon (Zone 8b)         tcstoehr Nov 6, 2018 9:03 PM CST |
You could post your 30 cultivar names here and us experts (  ) could make some suggestions as to which ones are "essential". |
Romania, Mures (Zone 6b)    PaleoTemp Nov 7, 2018 5:52 AM CST |
Monetwwqi said:  |
Name: Christie Central Ohio 43016 (Zone 6a) Plays on the water.        cwhitt Nov 7, 2018 8:49 AM CST |
tcstoehr said:You could post your 30 cultivar names here and us experts ( oooo! That is a GREAT idea! Plant Dreams. Pull Weeds. Grow A Happy Life. |
Name: Greg Colucci Seattle WA (Zone 8b) gg5 Nov 7, 2018 5:49 PM CST |
| Another thing to consider, it is likely that your semps won't have the same vibrant colors because of lack of cold temperatures, so choosing ones with texture, fuzziness or interest other than just color might be good!! |
Name: Lynn Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)             |
| Tamara, we would love to see your list. What are your winter time low temps like? Frost/freezing? Any snow? What is your soil like, or are you container growing them? So many questions. Can't wait to see your list. |
Name: Tamara Fresno County, California (Zone 9b) Monetwwqi Nov 7, 2018 6:50 PM CST |
| I only remember it snowing a couple times.The heaviest snow was when I was in the 7th grade. That was a LONG - LONG time ago. It was great playing in the snow at school but most of the snow was gone by the time we got home from school. Winter high temps here average ≈ 56º , lows average ≈38º. On occasion it will get down to ≈30º or a bit lower. I'll be planting in containers on my front porch which faces west. I'm making a list and will post it soon. Problem is I keep saying 'Ooh! I want that and that and that...........' |
Name: Kevin Vaughn Salem OR (Zone 8a) JungleShadows Nov 7, 2018 7:47 PM CST |
| I'd keep the selections toward tectorum types as montanums (velvets) want colder temperatures; montanums, a the name suggests, are from HIGH in the mountains. That ain't Fresno! Even here in Oregon they are a bit picky. As I remember the heat in Fresno in the summer is awful. West exposure will kill them for sure. They can't take that sun and heat combo. In MS I grew them in SHADE. Keep them moist in the summer but water only early in the day or after sunset. Good luck! Kevin |
Name: Tamara Fresno County, California (Zone 9b) Monetwwqi Nov 7, 2018 8:55 PM CST |
| Here is my wish list. I've gone through all their plants at least 3 - 4 times. I've pared my list down quite a bit but still have a list of 33 plants. OROSTACHYS IWARENGE SSP. BOEHMERI SEMPERVIVUMS -- Ashes of Roses Benedictine Blue Boy Blush Bunny Girl Corsair Drachenblut Ginnie's Delight Goldmarie Green Gables Legolas Lively Bug Mike Lively Bug Niphetos Oley Pacific Plum Fuzzy Pacific Zoftic Pink Delight Rosa Madchen' (Pink Girl) Safari Sassy Frass Silver Angel Silver Baby Silver Cup Silver Thaw Solange Spherette Zorba arachnoideum 'Mona Lisa arachnoideum x pittonii dolomiticum x montanum Sempervivum x vilosum HELP! |
Name: Tamara Fresno County, California (Zone 9b) Monetwwqi Nov 8, 2018 1:52 AM CST |
| @JungleShadows Kevin, I'm new to semps. I picked up a few small offsets off the floor at Lowe's and HD and so far they are doing fine. I've had them since about late July. I have a white roll-down shade on my porch so my plants don't get direct sun until late afternoon. There is also a large rose bush in front of the porch, or at least half of it. This also provides protection from the heat. Even then the light is kind of filtered. My ecchiveria seem to love it. April 23.2018  June 5,2018 This was my porch in April before I put up a 5 shelf rack.  These are the semps I picked up (I have a few more but no photos yet).  P.S. I'm very grateful to have won the plants but I was hoping to get the Mountain Crest GC so I could also get your book. |
Name: Christie Central Ohio 43016 (Zone 6a) Plays on the water. cwhitt Nov 8, 2018 8:10 AM CST |
Monetwwqi said: I picked up a few small offsets off the floor at Lowe's and HD and so far they are doing fine. I've had them since about late July. You can also get his book from Amazon, or perhaps the library - it's a good book. Lowes seems to be a good place to pick up some bits and pieces off the floor. I also got a bunch off the sidewalk in front of my grocery store when they had their succulent sale. I rescued several from getting trampled on. It is my first venture into trying to root leaves, and so far I am doing pretty good - will try to take some photos to also share with you - but mine look pretty much like yours. I am rather new to semps also - I had only 1 kind of semp, that has been in my family for 100 years - I call it a 'century semp'. Big T also has his own family century semp - semps with a history! If you want any of mine (tectorum), tree mail me your address and I will send you a few! Happy to spread the love! But I am new at all these new varieties. Have already bought several new ones though - this forum has been a great help!  So I will be watching closely as all our semp experts go through your list and give their recommendations! Plant Dreams. Pull Weeds. Grow A Happy Life. |
Name: Kevin Vaughn Salem OR (Zone 8a) JungleShadows Nov 8, 2018 9:28 AM CST |
| Tamara, Definitely keep your plants with the shade cover down. Remember these are ALPINE plants. Think cool thoughts! The tender succulents should be fine. On your choices you might want to pick a roller type as they are very hardy and prolific. Kevin |
Name: Tim Stoehr Canby, Oregon (Zone 8b) tcstoehr Nov 8, 2018 10:08 PM CST |
Monetwwqi said:Here is my wish list. I've gone through all their plants at least 3 - 4 times. I've pared my list down quite a bit but still have a list of 33 plants. Of those, in my personal experience, only 'Goldmarie' is an essential "must have". I don't have nearly any of your other picks so I will reserve judgement.  |
Name: Greg Colucci Seattle WA (Zone 8b) gg5 Nov 9, 2018 12:05 PM CST |
| Tamara glad you started this thread - helps people to know what they have...On your list I only know that 'Blue Boy' 'Drackenblut' and 'Legolas' are tectorum types. The 'roller' types that Jungleshadows is referencing are globiferum types (they are smaller and cute - in my opinion because they run away from their momma little balls that break off from the parent and easily escape ) I think your arach 'Mona Lisa' could do well too - and it is really pretty in spring, your temps are actually colder than I thought, so you might get some coloration...I've only had this one a year, and it is one that you see 'over there' and wonder "ooh wait what is that one?" If you do use your local library I'd request them to order Kevin's book, there is so much info in it! |
Name: Christie Central Ohio 43016 (Zone 6a) Plays on the water. cwhitt Nov 11, 2018 1:31 PM CST |
| My library ordered Kevin's book for me, through their Interlibrary loan program. The sent the book all the way to Ohio from Kansas! I expect my library will end up buying the book. Plant Dreams. Pull Weeds. Grow A Happy Life. |
Name: Tamara Fresno County, California (Zone 9b) Monetwwqi Nov 11, 2018 1:38 PM CST |
| My library put in a request for purchase. |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b)            plantmanager Nov 11, 2018 2:03 PM CST |
| Great! My library will be getting it too. That will help to spread the word about Sempervivums! Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Lynn Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b) |
| Way to go all of you. I never thought about asking the library to order it. |
Name: Greg Colucci Seattle WA (Zone 8b) gg5 Nov 13, 2018 2:28 AM CST |
| Hooray ya'll! Now I need to order it from my library (even though I own a copy) Lynn me too, didn't think of doing this but will now! |
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