{"title":"Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHens and chicks are Sempervivum, the houseleeks of the European mountains: tight, ground hugging rosettes that multiply into a mat of mother plants and offsets. They are among the few succulents that shrug off frost and snow, which makes them a natural choice for cool and temperate gardens where softer succulents fail. Grow them in shallow bowls, troughs, rockeries and the gaps in a stone wall. Choose by leaf colour, and mix several for a patchwork effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose hens and chicks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll Sempervivum grow the same way, so the choice comes down to rosette colour and how you plan to combine them. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hens-and-chicks-coral-red-sempervivum-colorockz-coral-red\"\u003eHens and Chicks Coral Red\u003c\/a\u003e is named for its warm red tones. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/appletini-succulent-sempervivum-appletini\"\u003eAppletini Succulent\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cranberry-cocktail-succulent-sempervivum-cranberry-cocktail\"\u003eCranberry Cocktail Succulent\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/key-lime-kiss-succulent-sempervivum-key-lime-kiss\"\u003eKey Lime Kiss Succulent\u003c\/a\u003e are named selections that sit well together in one bowl, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mint-marvel-houseleek-sempervivum-mint-marvel\"\u003eMint Marvel Houseleek\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/onyx-succulent-sempervivum-onyx\"\u003eOnyx Succulent\u003c\/a\u003e extend the range again. Colour in every houseleek shifts through the year: it is usually strongest in cold weather and bright light, and greener in summer or in shade, so judge a plant over a full year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single rosette is typically 5 to 10 centimetres across. The clump keeps widening as offsets form, and a mature mat can cover 30 centimetres or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere hens and chicks grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are alpine plants. They suit cool temperate and warm temperate climates, including Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Tasmania, the tablelands and the ranges, and they take hard frost and snow without damage. Dry inland cold suits them well. What they dislike is the combination of heat, humidity and wet soil. In the subtropics grow them in pots under cover from summer rain, with plenty of air movement, and expect them to be shorter lived. They are not plants for the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive them full sun in cool districts and light afternoon shade where summers are hot. They are at home among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e, in a collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculents\u003c\/a\u003e, and anywhere you need \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003efrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrainage matters more than soil quality. In pots use a cactus and succulent mix with extra coarse grit, in a shallow container with open drainage holes. In the ground choose a raised spot, a slope or a rock crevice, and work gravel into heavy soil. Set rosettes 10 to 15 centimetres apart and they will close the gaps within a couple of seasons. A top dressing of fine gravel keeps the lower leaves dry and stops soil splashing into the rosettes. Autumn and spring are the easiest times to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the mix has dried out, then water well. Through a cool, wet winter they need little or none, and in a humid summer it is safer to keep them on the dry side. Feed sparingly: one light application of a slow release fertiliser in spring is enough, and rich feeding makes soft, open rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePull away dead outer leaves so they do not hold moisture against the plant. To make new plants, detach offsets with a short piece of stem in spring or autumn and press them onto gritty mix, where they root in a few weeks. Rot at the base in warm, wet weather is the main problem, and mealybug can shelter between the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my rosette flower and then die?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rosette flowers once, sending up a tall stem of starry flowers, and then dies. That is normal. The offsets around it, the chicks, fill the gap, so remove the spent rosette and leave the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan hens and chicks take frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sempervivum tolerate heavy frost and snow, and cold weather often deepens their colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo hens and chicks grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. They need strong light and cool nights, and indoors they stretch and lose colour. A sunny, open position outdoors suits them far more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water hens and chicks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the mix is dry. In pots that may be weekly in a dry summer and hardly at all in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sempervivum-arctic-white","title":"Sempervivum ‘Arctic White’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSempervivum Arctic White (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Arctic White') is a hens and chicks houseleek with tight pale rosettes webbed in fine white hair. Each rosette sits about 10cm high and 30cm across, and it multiplies by pushing out offsets around the parent. It is the succulent for gardeners who get real frost, because cold is the one thing it does not mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy, unlike most succulents.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold winters that mark or kill echeverias, so southern and tableland gardens can grow it outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Offsets form around each rosette and root where they land, so one plant becomes a colony without any work from you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil suits it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in thin gritty ground where most plants sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a plant grown at ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its natural home. Tuck rosettes into crevices and pockets of gritty soil where drainage is sharp and reflected heat is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart for a carpet. At that spacing the offsets close the gaps within two seasons and hold a tidy low band along a path edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow bowls and troughs suit it better than deep pots, and a wide dish of mixed rosettes needs watering only every couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sempervivum Arctic White in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day if possible. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, so most of southern and inland Australia suits it. Humid tropical and subtropical summers are the limit, where the crowded rosettes hold moisture and rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very sharp drainage is the whole game. Use a cactus and succulent mix, or open garden soil with coarse sand and gravel, and top dress with grit rather than bark mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only when the mix is dry right through, roughly fortnightly in summer and rarely in winter. Feeding is optional and usually counterproductive, since rich soil produces soft loose rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rosette that flowers pink then dies, which is normal for the genus and not a failure. Pull the spent rosette out and the surrounding offsets fill the gap within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold as tube stock, so expect a single small rosette rather than the full cluster in the photograph. That is the honest way to buy it: sempervivums establish quickly from tube and start throwing offsets in their first warm season, so a row planted at 20cm will look like a colony by the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better. The rosettes are firm and hold their own water, so they arrive in good order. Plants are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eCompare other plants safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty centimetres apart gives a continuous carpet in about two seasons. In a rockery, single rosettes tucked into separate crevices look better than an even grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and one of the few succulents genuinely suited to cold districts. Wet cold is the risk rather than cold itself, so drainage matters more than shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy rosette flowered and died. Is something wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, that is how the plant works. Each rosette flowers once, sets pink blooms on a short stem, then dies back while its offsets carry on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a humid subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the pick there. Wet humid summers sit in the tight rosettes and cause rot, so gardeners in warm humid districts should choose a succulent bred for those conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647844024639,"sku":"SEM-ARC-WHI-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100496576831,"sku":"SEM-ARC-WHI-100MM-P10","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sempervivum-Arctic-White.png?v=1794663103"},{"product_id":"sempervivum-onyx-succulent","title":"Sempervivum ‘Onyx’ - Succulent","description":"\u003cp\u003eSempervivum 'Onyx' (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Onyx') is a hens and chicks succulent grown for rosettes so dark they read as near black. Each rosette sits about 10cm high and the clump widens to roughly 30cm as it rings itself with offsets. It is the succulent for a cold garden: genuinely frost hardy, drought tolerant, content in poor soil and not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles real cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e An alpine by origin, so tableland and southern gardens that kill most succulents suit it perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hens and chicks are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at ground level without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each rosette rings itself with offsets that root where they land, so one plant becomes a colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel, a wall crevice or sandy mix all produce tighter, darker rosettes than good soil does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and crevices.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural habit is a rock ledge, so gravel gardens, dry stone walls and pockets between stones give it exactly the drainage it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart for a dense mat of rosettes along a path edge or across a shallow bed, and expect it to close over in two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide shallow bowl of gritty mix suits the spreading habit, and it is small enough for a courtyard table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing sempervivum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. Cold is not the limit here, humidity is: in the humid subtropics and tropics a wet summer rots the crowns, so gardeners there should keep it potted under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage above all else. Use a gritty cactus and succulent mix, or open garden soil up with coarse sand and gravel, and plant on a slight rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little of either. Soak it, then let the soil dry right through: every two to three weeks in warm weather and almost never in winter. Rich feeding only produces soft, loose rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull away shrivelled outer leaves, and pick off any rosette that has flowered. Each rosette flowers once, lifts pink blooms on a short stem, then dies and is replaced by its own offsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSempervivum 'Onyx' is supplied as tube stock, a single young rosette rather than an established clump. Pot it up or plant it out straight away, and expect the first ring of offsets within a season and a filled 200mm bowl within two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well, though hold off watering for a week after arrival so any handling damage seals over. The colour deepens with sun and cold, so a greenish plant darkens once it is outside. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did one of my rosettes die after flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal and not a fault. Each rosette flowers once and then dies, while the offsets it produced take its place, so the clump carries on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt struggles. Humid wet summers rot the crown, so in the subtropics and tropics grow it in a shallow pot under an eave, out of summer rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great deal. It is alpine in origin and hard frost does not trouble established plants, which is why it suits tableland and cold southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make more plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetach the offsets once they have a few roots of their own and press them into gritty mix. They need no rooting hormone and very little water while they take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647844450623,"sku":"SUC-SPP-14-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sempervivum-Onyx-Succulent.png?v=1794663105"},{"product_id":"hens-and-chicks-coral-red-sempervivum-colorockz-coral-red","title":"Hens and Chicks Coral Red - Sempervivum 'Colorockz Coral Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHens and Chicks Coral Red (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Colorockz Coral Red') is a hardy alpine succulent that forms tight rosettes about 10cm high and 30cm across, flushing deep coral red as the weather turns cold. It asks for almost nothing: full sun, sharp drainage and very little water. It is one of the easiest plants we grow, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that comes with the cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rosettes deepen to coral red through the cooler months, so it looks its best in winter rather than sleeping through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles genuine frost and a hot dry summer, a rare combination in a plant this small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is no obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin, gravelly, low fertility ground suits it. What it will not accept is soil that stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go at ground level in a garden that pets use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each rosette throws offsets around its base, the hens and chicks of the name, and those can be lifted and replanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart for a dense carpet of rosettes, tucked between stones where the crowns stay dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow bowl of cactus mix is ideal, and being slow growing it holds a neat shape for years without repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along the front of a hot, dry bed it forms a low band of colour that never needs trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hens and Chicks Coral Red in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the strongest red, and shade turns the rosettes plain green and loose. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. It is not a plant for the humid tropics or subtropics, where a wet summer usually rots the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. Use a cactus and succulent mix in pots, and in the ground plant into gravel, coarse sand or a raised bed. A gravel mulch keeps the leaves off damp soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little of both. Water every two to three weeks in summer, and only if the soil is dry right through, then almost never in winter. Feeding is optional, and too much of it makes soft growth and washed out colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no pruning to do. Pull away the dry outer leaves now and then, and remove any rosette that has finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock, and as a 140mm pack of 10 for rockeries and runs of edging. Tubes hold a single young rosette, while the 140mm plants arrive as an established cluster. Being slow growing, both take a full season to bulk up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well and arrive in good order. Plant into dry mix, wait a week before the first water, and expect new offsets within a couple of months in the growing season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/15-low-maintenance-plants-that-thrive-in-full-sun\"\u003eLow maintenance plants for a full sun position\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eCompare rockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need to fill a rockery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace them 20cm apart, which is about 25 plants per square metre for a solid carpet. Wider spacing still works, it simply takes longer to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. Summer humidity and warm wet soil are what kill it, so in humid northern gardens it needs a pot under cover and a very open mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did one rosette flower and then die?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal. Each rosette flowers once, then dies back, and the offsets around it take over. Remove the spent rosette and the gap closes on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, one of the safer succulents for a garden where pets roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54739881558335,"sku":"SEM-SPP-COLCOR-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100590752063,"sku":"SEM-SPP-COLCOR-100MM-P10","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54739881591103,"sku":"SEM-SPP-COLCOR-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/hens-and-chicks-coral-red-sempervivum-colorockz-coral-red-44a604.jpg?v=1785940992"},{"product_id":"onyx-succulent-sempervivum-onyx","title":"Onyx Succulent - Sempervivum 'Onyx'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnyx Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Onyx') is a small houseleek that forms neat clusters of glossy, deep purple, almost black rosettes only 5 to 8cm high and 10 to 15cm wide. The pointed rosettes bring instant drama to pots, rockeries and mixed succulent displays. It is rock solid cold hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear black rosettes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, deep purple rosettes read as almost black, a dramatic contrast with green and grey succulents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shade shifts through the year with light and temperature, so summer and winter plants look different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEver living.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum means ever living, and the rosettes make offsets, called pups, that fill out into a colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and waterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is rock solid cold hardy and manages on very little water once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small size suits pots, rockeries, green roofs, bright windowsills and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group several rosettes in a shallow bowl of gritty mix for a modern, dark centrepiece, or tuck one into a mixed succulent pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart. Pups form around each rosette and join into a colony of groundcovering rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright windowsill suits it, but it needs strong light to hold its deep colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Onyx Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best leaf colour and root health. It is cold hardy and copes with dry conditions, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. In humid districts with wet summers, grow it in a pot that you can shelter from long spells of rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, gritty soil or a succulent and cactus mix. Wet roots are the main thing to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. During summer heatwaves, water around the rosettes rather than into them. Established plants need very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently pull off dead old leaves. If pups form, remove them carefully and pot them on, or leave them in place to form a colony of groundcovering rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Onyx Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and neat, so plant it out in gritty soil or a pot soon after delivery, water it in lightly and then hold back until the soil has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia: a complete care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the colour change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The deep purple shifts with light and temperature through the year, so summer and winter plants look different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently remove the pups that form around the main rosette and pot them on, or leave them in place to spread into a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright position with plenty of light. Water sparingly, because overwatering is the usual cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789637189951,"sku":"SEM-HYB-ONYX-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/onyx-succulent-sempervivum-onyx.jpg?v=1792192204"},{"product_id":"appletini-succulent-sempervivum-appletini","title":"Appletini Succulent - Sempervivum 'Appletini'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAppletini Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Appletini') is a small, neat houseleek whose pointed rosettes are fresh apple green, with every leaf tip dipped in near-black purple. It grows about 10cm high and 10cm to 20cm wide, and it is rock solid cold hardy and drought tolerant once established. It is an easy-care starter plant for young plant lovers and a no-fuss addition for experienced gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple green with dark tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pointed leaf is dipped in a deep, almost black purple, a zesty contrast that stays crisp on a small plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shading shifts through the year, so it never looks quite the same in summer and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock solid cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost does not trouble it, and it is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEver living.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sempervivum means ever living. The rosettes make little offsets, called pups, that grow into a colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good first plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is easy enough for young plant lovers and forgetful gardeners, and it grows on very little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack several rosettes into a shallow bowl of gritty mix for a tidy, modern display, or combine them with other small succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart. Pups fill the gaps over time, forming a colony of ground-covering rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright windowsills.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can live indoors, but it needs strong light to keep its contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Appletini Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best leaf colour and root health. It is cold hardy and drought tolerant, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. In humid districts with wet summers, grow it in a pot that you can shelter from long spells of rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil or a cactus and succulent mix. It needs very little soil to get by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. During summer heatwaves, water around the rosettes rather than into them. Established plants need very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently pull off dead old leaves. If pups form, remove them carefully and pot them on, or leave them in place to build a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Appletini Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, neat rosette. Plant it into gritty soil or a pot soon after delivery, water it in lightly and then hold back until the soil has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia, a complete care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make more?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently remove the pups that form around the main rosette and pot them on, or leave them in place to build a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on a bright windowsill. It needs strong light to hold its colour, and overwatering is the usual cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with summer heatwaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you water around the rosettes rather than into them. Water sitting in the centre in hot weather can cause rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790882439487,"sku":"SEM-HYB-APPLET-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/appletini-succulent-sempervivum-appletini.jpg?v=1792211091"},{"product_id":"autumn-apple-houseleek-sempervivum-autumn-apple","title":"Autumn Apple Houseleek - Sempervivum 'Autumn Apple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Apple Houseleek (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Apple') is a low, neat rosette succulent only 5cm to 7cm high that spreads to about 30cm wide as it makes offsets. The rosettes are a deep apple green, each pointed leaf tipped and outlined in burgundy-red, and the colours change through the year. It grows in the toughest spots with almost no looking after, and it is rock solid cold hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen with a wine-red edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep apple green leaves, each tipped and outlined in burgundy-red, give a crisp, tailored look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA colony in the making.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosettes make offsets that spread to about 30cm across, so one plant becomes a low mat of little roses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shading changes through the year, so the plant earns attention in every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is rock solid cold hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows on very little.\u003c\/strong\u003e Houseleeks are known for growing in the toughest places on the slightest moisture, even on a stone or tile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen roofs and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart so the colonies can meet. At 5cm to 7cm high, it sits flat among stones without shading its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and troughs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow containers of gritty mix show off the pattern of the rosettes. Pair it with a darker houseleek for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise gardens and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny border, a hot courtyard or a bright windowsill all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Apple Houseleek in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the strongest leaf colour and the healthiest roots. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. In humid, wet-summer climates, a raised bed, a rock wall or a pot keeps the rosettes dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty, free-draining soil. Mix coarse sand or fine gravel through any heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Go lightly. Do not overwater, and in summer heatwaves water around the rosettes, not into them. Established plants rarely need extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully pull off dead old leaves. Remove pups and pot them on, or leave them in place to create a ground-covering colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Autumn Apple Houseleek as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, tidy rosette, and it needs a couple of seasons to spread into a colony. Plant it out in gritty soil or a pot soon after delivery and water it in lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. If the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eWaterwise garden guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does houseleek mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouseleeks are so named because they grow on the roofs of houses, on almost no soil. Sempervivum itself means ever living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the rosette die after flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rosette that flowers does die afterwards, but its pups carry on, so the colony continues. Remove the spent rosette once it has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo about 30cm across over time, as pups form around the main rosette and join together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790882603327,"sku":"SEM-HYB-AUTUMN-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/autumn-apple-houseleek-sempervivum-autumn-apple.jpg?v=1792211095"},{"product_id":"cranberry-cocktail-succulent-sempervivum-cranberry-cocktail","title":"Cranberry Cocktail Succulent - Sempervivum 'Cranberry Cocktail'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCranberry Cocktail Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cranberry Cocktail') is a small, neat houseleek with deep maroon rosettes tipped in lime green, about 10cm high and 10cm to 20cm wide. It is super cold hardy and drought tolerant once established, and it suits green roof and green wall projects as well as pots. Full sun brings out the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaroon with a lime tip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep maroon rosettes with lime green tips make a vivid contrast on a plant barely 10cm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tones shift through the seasons, so it stays interesting in every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is totally frost hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof and wall ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Houseleeks grow on the roofs of houses on almost nothing, and this one suits green roof and green wall projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePups for free.\u003c\/strong\u003e Offsets form around the rosette and can be potted on to make more plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen roofs and green walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart in a shallow, gritty mix. It roots into thin layers and copes with sun and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedge rosettes between stones in full sun, where the maroon stands out against grey rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor pots and terrariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright spot it makes a neat, dark-toned bowl. A terrarium needs good light and free drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cranberry Cocktail Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for maximum leaf colour. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates. In humid areas with wet summers, plant it where rain drains away fast, or keep it in a pot under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. In pots and green roof trays, use a gritty, shallow mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. Established plants need very little water, and they cope with long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully remove dead old leaves from the base of the rosette. If pups form, remove them carefully and pot them on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cranberry Cocktail Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small rosette with its colour already showing. Plant it into a gritty mix soon after delivery and keep it in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eSucculents and cacti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eLow maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-space-how-to-create-a-thriving-vertical-garden\"\u003eCreating a thriving vertical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a green wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Houseleeks suit green roof and green wall projects because they grow on very little soil and cope with sun and dry spells. Use a free-draining, shallow mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the colour fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow light weakens the colour. Move the plant into full sun, where the maroon deepens and the lime tips stay bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is totally frost hardy. The challenge is warm, wet weather rather than cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790882767167,"sku":"SEM-HYB-CRANBE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cranberry-cocktail-succulent-sempervivum-cranberry-cocktail.jpg?v=1792211100"},{"product_id":"key-lime-kiss-succulent-sempervivum-key-lime-kiss","title":"Key Lime Kiss Succulent - Sempervivum 'Key Lime Kiss'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Lime Kiss Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Key Lime Kiss') is a tiny, neat rosette succulent, lime green flushing to red, that starts only 7cm high and wide and soon builds into a cluster of small rounded plants. It is a robust, hardy houseleek for dry soils, waterwise gardens and exposed spots such as roof terraces, and it looks good in a pot. It is rock solid cold hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLime green flushing to red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tiny rosettes shift from fresh lime to warm red as the light and temperature change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds its own cluster.\u003c\/strong\u003e One small plant grows into a cluster of rounded rosettes, and crowded clusters send pups out to start new plants nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for exposed places.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roof terraces, dry soils and rockeries suit it, because it is a robust, hardy garden plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is rock solid cold hardy and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single pot of clustered rosettes looks planned from the start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 10cm apart, because each rosette is only 7cm across. The clusters join as pups fill the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof terraces and exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind, sun and thin soil suit it. Choose a sunny edge and a gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bright windowsills.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow pot or bowl works well indoors, but it needs full sun to hold its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Key Lime Kiss Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for maximum leaf colour and root health. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. Where summers are humid and wet, grow it in a pot or a raised, gritty bed so the rosettes stay dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil. Add coarse sand or fine gravel to heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. In summer heatwaves, water around the rosettes rather than into them. Established plants need little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently pull off dead old leaves. If pups form, remove them carefully and pot them on, or leave them in place to build a colony of ground-covering rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Key Lime Kiss Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a very small rosette, so give it a season or two to cluster up. Plant it into gritty soil or a pot soon after delivery and water it in lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eSucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot your plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single rosette stays small, about 7cm high and wide, but the plant builds a cluster as pups form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are pups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePups are the baby rosettes that form around the main plant. Leave them to build a colony, or lift them carefully and pot them on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little. Do not overwater, and in summer heatwaves water around the rosettes rather than into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790883062079,"sku":"SEM-HYB-KEYLIM-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/key-lime-kiss-succulent-sempervivum-key-lime-kiss.jpg?v=1792211105"},{"product_id":"mint-marvel-houseleek-sempervivum-mint-marvel","title":"Mint Marvel Houseleek - Sempervivum 'Mint Marvel'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMint Marvel Houseleek (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mint Marvel') is a tiny rosette succulent that stays 5 to 7cm high and spreads to about 30cm wide as it offsets into a colony. Each pointed rosette is mint-sage green with a deep maroon-red tip on every leaf, and the colour shifts through the year. It is the plant for places where more delicate things struggle: gritty ground, full sun, shallow pots and exposed rooftops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour packed into a small plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint-sage leaves with maroon-red tips give each rosette a crisp two-tone look, and the shades shift through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in cold and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Houseleeks are among the most cold hardy succulents, and this one needs very little water once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt makes more of itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pups form around the parent rosette. Leave them to build a colony, or pot them on for free plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits awkward spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow bowls, rock crevices, green roofs and balconies suit a plant this low, and the only chore is pulling off dead old leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart in pockets of gritty soil. Each plant reaches about 30cm across, so the pups fill the gaps in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, troughs and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow container of gritty mix is ideal, and the low profile suits roof gardens and balcony planters where soil is thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise beds and bright windowsills.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits well among other waterwise plants. Indoors it needs your brightest sill, because colour and shape fade in dim light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mint Marvel Houseleek in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best leaf colour and the healthiest roots. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid climates and is very cold hardy. In humid, wet-summer areas such as the subtropical coast, summer rain is the real danger, so grow it in a pot or a raised gritty bed where it stays drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining and gritty. For pots, mix about half cactus and succulent mix with half coarse sand or fine gravel. In the garden, mound the soil or add grit to heavy ground, because wet soil is the quickest way to lose a houseleek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. Water established plants only when the soil has dried out, and in a summer heatwave water around the rosettes rather than into them, because water trapped in the centre can rot them. It needs no feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Pull dead lower leaves off gently by hand. If pups form, remove them carefully and pot them on, or leave them in place to form a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mint Marvel Houseleek as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, tight rosette, so plant it into gritty soil straight away and keep watering light while the roots develop. The colour deepens as it settles into full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse our full succulents range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia: a complete care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost and cold winters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Houseleeks come from cold mountain country and are rock-solid cold hardy. Wet feet in winter do more damage than frost, so keep the soil gritty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant losing its red tips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little sun. Move it into full sun and keep the soil lean. Colour also changes with the seasons, so a gentle shift is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I do with the baby plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave them in place to fill a gap, or lift each pup with a few roots and pot it into gritty mix for a free plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790883225919,"sku":"SEM-HYB-MINTMA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mint-marvel-houseleek-sempervivum-mint-marvel.jpg?v=1792211601"},{"product_id":"plum-parfait-succulent-sempervivum-hybrid-plum-parfait","title":"Plum Parfait Succulent - Sempervivum hybrid 'Plum Parfait'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlum Parfait Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSempervivum\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Plum Parfait') is a large, neat rosette succulent about 10cm high that spreads 10 to 30cm wide. Its lavender foliage turns plum purple in the cooler months, each pointed leaf finished with a darker burgundy tip. It is a cold hardy, drought tolerant little plant for rockeries, pots and any sunny spot with sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that builds with the cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender in the warmer months, then a deepening plum purple as the weather cools, with burgundy tips all the way through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, tidy rosettes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each one is a neat pointed star, so even a single plant looks deliberate in a pot or a gravel pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it takes frost and long dry spells in its stride, which suits exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt spreads by pups.\u003c\/strong\u003e Offsets grow around the base. Leave them to form a colony of groundcovering rosettes, or pot them on to share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to look after.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants sun, grit and a light hand with the watering can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and rock walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart in gritty pockets and let the pups close the gaps. With a mature spread of 10 to 30cm, a handful of plants becomes a purple mat within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, bowls and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow containers of gritty mix suit it well, and a wide bowl lets the rosettes spread. It fits roof gardens where soil is thin and the wind dries everything out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise gardens and bright rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It teams up with other low water plants in sunny beds. Indoors it can live on a bright windowsill, though the plum colour is richest outside in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Plum Parfait Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for maximum leaf colour and root health. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and it is rock-solid cold hardy once established. Humid summers are its weak point, so on the subtropical coast choose a raised gritty bed or a pot out of the heaviest rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil is essential. In the garden, add coarse sand or fine gravel or build a low mound. In pots, use a cactus and succulent mix with extra grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not overwater. Let the soil dry between drinks, and during summer heatwaves water around the rosettes rather than into them. Feeding is not needed, and lean soil keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning. Gently pull away dead old leaves, then remove pups and pot them on, or leave them where they are to knit into a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Plum Parfait Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Your plant may arrive blue-green or lavender rather than plum, and it develops the plum colour as it grows outside through the cooler months. Plant it into gritty soil and go easy on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube, and supply comes and goes. A tube on backorder just means the grower has none right now: press the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eSucculents and cacti for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eTough plants that handle frost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eOur complete succulent care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my plant arrive green and not purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum colour develops outdoors. Young plants may arrive blue-green or lavender, and the purple builds as the plant grows in full sun and cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will live on a very bright windowsill, but it is happiest outside. Indoors it tends to lose its compact shape and plum colour in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 20cm apart for a quick mat. The mature spread is 10 to 30cm, and the pups fill whatever space is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790883455295,"sku":"SEM-HYB-PLUMPA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/plum-parfait-succulent-sempervivum-hybrid-plum-parfait.jpg?v=1792211605"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/hens-and-chicks-coral-red-sempervivum-colorockz-coral-red-44a604.jpg?v=1794696378","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/hens-and-chicks.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}