Sempervivum 'Gabrielle' is a striking, cold-hardy succulent admired for its rich colour contrasts and compact, ground-hugging form. A member of the Crassulaceae family, this cultivar is part of the Sempervivum tectorum group—commonly known as houseleeks or hens and chicks—native to the mountainous regions of southern Europe. ‘Gabrielle’ continues the tradition of rugged charm that has made Sempervivums popular in both alpine gardens and modern succulent collections.
This variety forms symmetrical rosettes of fleshy, slightly pointed leaves that start a bright, fresh green near the centre and darken toward the tips with a dramatic reddish-brown hue. The colouring can intensify depending on seasonal changes and light exposure, making it a dynamic addition to any garden or container arrangement. Each mature rosette typically grows to around 7–10 cm in diameter, surrounded by smaller offsets that emerge from the base, allowing the plant to slowly colonise the surrounding space.
'Gabrielle' is a mat-forming succulent, which means it spreads horizontally by producing numerous offsets or “chicks” from the main “hen.” These offshoots can be gently removed and replanted or left to form a dense, weed-suppressing carpet over time. It’s particularly well suited to rockeries, green roofs, gravel gardens, and shallow bowls where its neat habit and changing colours can be appreciated up close.
Exceptionally tolerant of harsh conditions, Sempervivum 'Gabrielle' thrives in full sun but will also adapt to partial shade. It prefers sharply draining soil—think sandy, gritty, or rocky substrates—and once established, it requires minimal watering. Its resilience to both drought and frost makes it an excellent choice for Australian gardeners in temperate to cool climates, especially in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and inland New South Wales. Easy to grow and visually rewarding, 'Gabrielle' offers both architectural beauty and botanical toughness in one compact plant.
Sempervivum 'Gabrielle' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants to those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on season and growing conditions.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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