Data specific to Sempervivum (Edit)
Other Details: calcareum
History of species or Cultivar: A selected clone of S. calcareum
Awards: AGM: 2008
Size: Medium 2 1/2" to 4"
Soil type: Dry
Well draining
Loamy / Medium
Sandy / light
Other: The soil type will depend on what your weather conditions are like. Just make sure it drains well.
Foliage: Smooth
Other: Grey-green leaves with blood red tips.
Water: Very low
Average
Does not like wet feet
Uses: Accent
Containers
Pests and Diseases: Pest resistant

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: It may be several years before it blooms
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Hen and Chicks
  • Houseleek
  • Live-Forever
Also sold as:
  • Chick Charms® Mint Marvel™

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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-10-30
Location: Western Washington
Date: 2014-07-09
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2016-06-22
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2018-08-30

at a nursery

Date: 2015-07-21
Location: Zone 6 - New Jersey, USA
Date: Spring 2023
Location: Zone 4 Upper Midwest
Date: Jun 25, 2011
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Location: Doddridge Co. WV Zone 6a
Date: June 29, 2015
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2016-01-10
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-05-14
Location: Canby, OR
Date: 2016-03-26
Location: At our garden - San Joaquin County, CA
Date: 2016-06-18
Newly acquired Semp calcareum ' Sir William Lawrence'
Location: Central Pennsylvania 
Date: 2020-10-09

2.6.11 - SE (Middle TN) Zone 6a - New
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2016-04-08
Location: NC Zone 7A
Date: 2011-11-21

4.09.11 - SE (Middle,TN) Zone 6a
Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2015-08-12

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
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Comments:
  • Posted by sandnsea2 (Cape Cod, MA, USA - Zone 7a) on Aug 1, 2013 8:21 AM concerning plant:
    Sempervivum calcareum Sir William Lawrence is one of my favorites.
    It has been a slow reproducer, but very beautiful and distinctive.
    This is one which I would not want to be without.
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Jul 16, 2011 7:13 AM concerning plant:
    'Sir William Lawrence' does not do well with lots of moisture in the spring (in my zone 4 garden).
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Sempervivum calcareum 'Sir William Lawrence' by valleylynn Jul 22, 2015 5:35 PM 0

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