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HOW TO IDENTIFY ‘OHIO BURGUNDY’ SEMPERVIVUM

‘OHIO BURGUNDY’ TECTORUM SEMPERVIVUM

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Wild West Succulents!

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of growing successful ‘Ohio Burgundy’ tectorum Sempervivum?

In this list-style blog post, we’ve curated the top tips and points to help you grow and care for these resilient succulents like a pro.

Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned enthusiast, these practical insights will empower you to cultivate thriving Sempervivum plants and enhance your gardening experience.

Join us below as we uncover the charm of ‘Ohio Burgundy’ tectorum Sempervivum.

WHAT WE’LL COVER

INFORMATION ABOUT ‘OHIO BURGUNDY’ SEMPERVIVUM

ORIGIN, AWARDS AND HISTORY
ORIGIN
  • Name: ‘Ohio Burgundy’
  • Common Name: Hen and Chicks, Houseleek, Live-Forever, Long-Lived, Evergreen Cactus
  • Parentage: S. ‘Cleveland Morgan’ x ?
  • Hybridizer of 1972 ‘Cleveland Morgan’ mother of ‘Ohio Burgundy’: Sandy Mac Pherson (USA)
  • Siblings of ‘Cleveland Morgan’: ‘Bloody Mary’, ‘Camelot’, ‘Coronet’, ‘Dusky’, ‘Eisbar’, ‘Meelah’, ‘Moisha’, ‘Nano’, ‘Ohio Burgundy’, ‘Pacific Evening Star’, ‘Packardian’, ‘Peter Dieckmann’, ‘Polar Bear’, ‘Royal Flush’, ‘Seven of Nine’, ‘Sha’uri’, ‘Soothsayer’, ‘Spanish Dancer’, ‘Spirit of 76’, ‘Sweet Irish’ and ‘Whirl I Gig’

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SIBLINGS OF ‘CLEVELAND MORGAN’ FROM SEMPERVIVUM LISTE

  • Hybrid: Yes
  • Name of Hybridizer: Ed Skrocki
  • Country of Origin: United States (US)
  • Native To: Southern Europe and Northern Africa
  • Year Introduced/Registered: 1972
  • Plant Family: Crassulaceae, also known as the Orpine family
  • Genus: Sempervivum
AWARDS
  • Awards: 1972, Award of Merit
  • 1974, Award of Garden Merit from the RHS
  • 1975, (BR*) Bronze Rosette Award from the British Sempervivum Society
  • (BR*) 1976, Bronze Rosette Award from the Sempervivum Society
  • (AM*) 1976 Bronze Rosette
HISTORY
  • History of Plant: Sempervivum plants from the Latin semper meaning always and vivus/the Neuter in Latin vivum meaning living, have a rich history dating back thousands of years.
  • Historically: Sempervivum plants were believed to have protective properties. Ancient Romans planted them on rooftops, believing they could ward off lighting and evil spirits.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SEMPERVIVUM HISTORY FROM WIKIPEDIA

FOR AN EXPLANATION OF LATIN REGARDING VIVUS AND VIVUM FROM WIKIONARY

IDENTIFICATION
APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
  • Primary Color of Leaves: Red to deep burgundy
  • Flowers: Showy, pink, white, symmetrical flowers
  • Flower Time: Summer
  • Size and Shape: 2.5”
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Showy, evergreen, velvety
  • Height: 2.5”
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-10, frost hardy
PROPAGATION
  • Spread: 8”-10” by offsets, ‘pups,’ ‘chicks,’ on stolons
  • Spacing: 8”-10”
  • Collected Seeds: May not come true to form, due to possible cross pollination with other Sempervivum
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
  • Maintenance: Easy
  • Water Needs: Low
  • Soil Type: Loamy/medium, sandy/light, well-draining
  • Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, neutral
  • Soil Drainage: Well-drained
  • Tolerance: Drought, deer, rabbit, dry soil, rocky soil
  • Winter Care: Cover when freezing weather and protect from overwatering
  • When to transplant: When crowded and falling out of your pot
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FOR IDENTIFICATION WHEN TO TRANSPLANT:

10 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO TRANSPLANT YOUR SEMPERVIVUM

FOR MY STEP-BY-STEP PHOTO TUTORIAL HOW TO TRANSPLANT:

HOW TO TRANSPLANT SEMPERVIVUM: A SIMPLE PHOTO GUIDE
  • Recommended Light Conditions: Full sun, partial sun, filtered sun
  • Overwatering Strategies: See below

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THRIVING SEMPERVIVUM STRATEGIES:

MY SECRETS TO THRIVING SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON PESTS AND DISEASES
  • Possible Dangers: Rust, leaf rot, root rot
  • Resistant To: Deer, dry soil, heat, humidity, poor soil
  • Diseases: Rust, leaf rot, root rot
  • Pests Dangerous to Sempervivum: Aphids, slugs, snails, spider mites, mealybugs, root mealybugs, white flies

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PESTS AND PROVEN REMEDIES:

7 WAYS TO PROTECT SEMPERVIVUM FROM COMMON PESTS
  • How to Remove Bugs: Neem oil, Insecticidal soaps, Organic insecticidal spray, Dawn dish soap and water spray, flush under fast running water to remove all bugs.

FOR EDUCATIONAL PHOTOS OF INFECTED SEMPERVIVUM PLANTS WITH APHIDS:

IDENTIFY APHIDS AND SPIDER MITES: YOUR ULTIMATE PHOTO GUIDE
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
GARDEN USES AND COMPANION PLANTS
  • Where to Plant: Pots, rock walls, path ways, living walls, rock gardens
  • Garden Uses: Bed, borders, edging, patio, containers, fairy garden, provides winter interests, groundcover, xeriscape, rock gardens, hanging baskets

FOR A FUN IDEA, CHECK OUT MY LATEST DIY TUTORIAL ON HOW TO REPURPOSE A HANGING BASKET:

BRING NEW LIFE TO HANGING BASKETS TUTORIAL
  • Attracts: Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
  • Attributes: Coastal, container, drought tolerant, evergreen, interesting foliage, rock garden, easy to grow, xeriscape, hanging baskets

FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO UPCYCLE OLD SHOES:

UPCYCLE OLD SHOES INTO COLORFUL SUCCULENT PLANTERS
  • Companion Plants: Roses, lilac, herbs, peonies, lavender, sage, mint, poppies, sweet marjoram, pine trees, rosemary, strawberries, tarragon, raspberries, lilies, blueberries, wild clover, Cyclamen persicum, sedum

FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO PAIR PLANTS WITH SEMPERVIVUM:

10 PLANTS I SUCCESSFULLY PAIRED WITH SEMPERVIVUM

CONCLUSION

Whether you’re a novice gardener or seasoned succulent enthusiast, Ohio Burgundy tectorum Sempervivum is a remarkable addition to any succulent collection, offering a striking combination of beauty and resilience.

I hope by sharing my personal experiences you have been inspired to explore local nurseries or online resources to find new captivating Sempervivum plants.

Happy Gardening!

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SOURCES

MOUNTAIN CREST GARDENS

PLANT LUST

THE NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION, PLANTS DATABASE

SEMPERVIVUM LISTE, OHIO BURGUNDY SEMPERVIVUM

SEMPERVIVUM LISTE, MOTHER: PLANT ‘CLEVELAND MORGAN’ SEMPERVIVUM-FATHER: PLANT UNKNOWN

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