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A grey one with red armpits. The colour intensifies through the summer. An early hybrid raised by Ed Skrocki in the USA and registered in 1973.
It is reported to be a selection of S. tectorum.
It achieved a measure of commercial success, by 1983 it was being offered on a fairly large scale in the UK (Bressingham Gardens). Little Prince Plants say: "Sempervivum ‘Bedivere’ is an historic garden plant with succulent leaves which change color throughout the year, alternating between light green and sunset-tinted shades of orange, yellow and red. In winter, the leaves turn a rich burgundy color." Volkmar Schara says on Sempervivum List: "Here we have a very special treasure. The striking orange-red leaf tips stand out clearly from the substrate. A 'must' for every collection!" The highlight of that description for me is the understanding that at the very least, the leaf tips can be distinguished from the compost it is growing in. (I'm being unkind on the authority of an auto-transation - I apologise). I no longer grow the plant. It struck me as pretty but not exceptional in any way. There are dozens of more modern varieties that are essentially indistinguishable. |
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| 7th November 2008 | ||
