Overview
Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Sempervivum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' is a cultivar of the Sempervivum genus, known for its perennial, mat-forming habit and evergreen succulent rosettes. These plants thrive in full sun and well-drained, gritty soils, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with varying pH levels. Suitable for exposed or sheltered sites, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for rock gardens, patios, and informal cottage gardens. It remains attractive throughout the year, with interest in all seasons, and is propagated by removing offsets in spring and early summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sempervivum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sempervivum 'Lord Morton'
- Propagation
- Propagate by removal of offsets in spring and early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to vine weevil larvae
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to rust diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sempervivum 'Lord Morton'?
Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' need?
Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' hardy in the UK?
Sempervivum 'Lord Morton' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Sempervivum 'Lord Morton'?
Propagate by removal of offsets in spring and early summer.
More in the Sempervivum genus
- Sempervivum 'Black'
- Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Papaver'
- Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum 'Minor'
- Sempervivum borissovae
- Sempervivum calcareum 'Benz'
- Sempervivum marmoreum 'Brunneifolium'
- Sempervivum tectorum 'Red Flush'
- Sempervivum 'Bellotts Pourpre'