Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses'
Sempervivum ‘Ashes of Roses’ is a striking, mat-forming succulent belonging to the diverse Sempervivum group, commonly known as “Hens and Chicks.” This hardy alpine plant is valued for its silvery grey-green rosettes that often flush with dusty pinks and brick-red tones, especially in cooler weather or under strong sunlight. The rosettes are delicately covered in fine cobweb-like hairs, giving them a soft, misted appearance that adds unique texture to rockeries and container plantings.
Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, Sempervivums have adapted to thrive in poor, rocky soils where drainage is excellent and water is scarce. ‘Ashes of Roses’ retains these traits, producing numerous small offsets (the “chicks”) around the base of the mother rosette, gradually forming a dense, low mat of foliage. This natural clumping habit not only makes it an excellent groundcover for sunny, dry spots but also a sustainable choice for low-maintenance gardens.
In summer, mature rosettes send up slender flowering stems topped with clusters of star-shaped pink blooms. This monocarpic process means the flowering rosette will die after blooming, but the surrounding offsets quickly fill the space, ensuring the colony continues to flourish year after year. Its tolerance of heat, drought, and frost makes it particularly reliable in Australian conditions, thriving in full sun but adaptable to light shade.
Best grown in well-drained sandy or gritty soil, Sempervivum ‘Ashes of Roses’ is ideal for rock gardens, troughs, green roofs, and decorative pots where its colours can be best appreciated. Minimal care is required beyond removing spent rosettes and replanting offsets to expand the display. With its resilient nature and ever-changing seasonal hues, this cultivar is both practical and ornamental, offering lasting beauty across the seasons.
Sempervivum 'Ashes of Roses' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants to those shown in images 2 to 9. First image for display only. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
Please check the product description and images for information specific to the plant you are purchasing.
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