Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence'

Also Known As

Sempervivum 'C. William'
Sir William Lawrence Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 2"-4"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence' plant details

Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection has loose medium-sized rosettes of green leaves with bright red tips and bases.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This hardy sempervivum variety displays lime green leaves with sharp tips that are scarlet red. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.