Height: 9 inches

Hardiness Rating: 5 6 7 8 9

Germination: Experience Useful

Aftercare: Easy

Description: A delightfully attractive and varied range of sun loving plants, with an assortment of vividly coloured rosettes from the No. 1 Hybridiser of sempervivums in the USA.

Sowing Instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Sowing Depth: Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost. Sowing Time: February to July. Sometimes slow to germinate. If no germination after 8 weeks, pre-chill for 3 weeks.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 15cm (6in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare Instructions: Prefers a well drained soil.