Sempervivum Beta Cymbidium the clump is topped with

the clump is topped with white flowers with a lavender blush

there are far fewer of them

each one with dark stripes radiating out from the center

After 8 years in the garden

Average to moist soils are perfect for cardinal flowers to thrive and don't forget to keep the rosettes uncovered during fall and winter

Sempervivum Beta Cymbidium the clump is topped withSempervivum 'Beta' from the late renowned German plant breeder Georg Arends (1863 1952), has been a star in our rock garden, forming a 2' wide patch in 3 years. It's amazing vigor and tolerance of our humid heat and summer rains has been nothing short of phenomenal. Each 2. 5" wide x 2" tall rosette is carmine red with each leaf ending in a contrasting olive band.