Sempervivum mix

Sempervivum mix, often called hens-and-chicks, is a tough, evergreen selection of small, rosette-forming succulents prized for neat, architectural foliage and reliability in Irish gardens. Best in full sun and very free-draining, gritty or sandy soil, they excel in rock gardens, troughs, containers, green roofs and crevices, making tidy, low clumps that slowly spread by producing offsets. Plants are chiefly grown for their sculptural rosettes; mature rosettes may occasionally send up a flower stem with starry blooms in summer. Once established, they tolerate dry spells well; avoid waterlogged sites.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun

Rate of Growth: Slow

Soil: Very well-drained, gritty or sandy; avoid waterlogging

Hardiness: Fully hardy

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Plant at a Glance