Sempervivum ‘Hairy Grey’

Sempervivum ‘Hairy Grey’ forms broad grey-green rosettes covered in fine, soft hairs. The foliage develops subtle silver, cream, green and bronze tones that change with the season and growing conditions.

This hardy outdoor succulent gradually produces offsets around the main rosette, eventually forming a clustered display. It is well suited to sunny pots, rock gardens, gravel beds and other positions with excellent drainage.

Plant Supplied

You will receive an established Sempervivum ‘Hairy Grey’ similar to the plant shown. Plant size, rosette shape, offset development and foliage colour naturally vary between individual plants and throughout the year.

Care

• Light: Full sun to very bright outdoor light. Provide some protection from intense afternoon sun during prolonged hot weather.
• Water: Water thoroughly when the potting mix is dry. Allow excess water to drain freely and avoid leaving water trapped in the centre of the rosette.
• Temperature: Cold-hardy and best suited to outdoor growing. Protect from prolonged extreme heat and humid, poorly ventilated conditions.
• Potting Mix: Use a gritty, exceptionally free-draining succulent mix.
• Feeding: Feed lightly with a low-nitrogen succulent fertiliser during active growth.

Key Characteristics

• Botanical name: Sempervivum ‘Hairy Grey’
• Common group: Houseleek or Hens and Chicks
• Growth habit: Rosette-forming and offsetting
• Foliage: Grey-green leaves with fine, soft hairs
• Seasonal colour: Silver, green, cream and bronze tones
• Position: Best grown outdoors in strong light
• Uses: Pots, rock gardens, gravel beds and alpine-style displays

Important Notes

• Foliage colour and rosette shape change naturally with the season, temperature and light levels.
• Older lower leaves may dry or develop natural cosmetic marks as the rosette grows.
• Offset numbers vary between individual plants and are not guaranteed.
• Each mature rosette flowers once and then gradually dies back. The surrounding offsets continue growing and replace it.
• This is primarily an outdoor succulent and is not suited to a low-light indoor position.