Bedivere produces symmetrical rosettes with tightly arranged, fleshy leaves that shift in color intensity based on light exposure. The foliage ranges from green to burgundy-red tones, intensifying when grown in full sun. Each rosette maintains a compact, geometric form that stays tight as it grows, with clustering offsets emerging around the base to create layered formations.
During summer months, Bedivere sends up tall stalks with star-shaped flowers appearing after the plant experiences proper winter chilling and temperature drops. It handles balcony wind and rain during active growth, though it benefits from rain protection during dormant winter periods.
Move it outside in summer and leave it outdoors through autumn. Bedivere survives extended dry spells and tolerates neglect. The clustering growth habit creates natural propagation opportunities as offsets develop around each mature rosette. It is pet safe and handles drafty indoor spots without stress, making it adaptable to various garden and container locations.
Water it every 7-10 days during spring and summer, reducing frequency in winter and allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.
Bedivere does best in well-draining succulent mix amended with perlite or coarse sand to prevent water retention.
It tolerates temperatures from 90F down to -30F, with exceptional frost hardiness in severe winter conditions.
Bedivere grows slowly and rarely needs fertilizer, doing well in lean soil conditions without supplemental feeding.
It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9 and tolerates frost down to -30F across most climates. It grows outdoors year-round in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. It also flourishes in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, northern Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Q: How often should I water Sempervivum ‘Bedivere’?
A: Every 7-10 days during the growing season. Check that soil is completely dry before watering again, and cut back in winter to once monthly or less.
Q: Does it need any special fertilizer?
A: Sempervivum ‘Bedivere’ prefers lean, unfertilized soil and rarely benefits from added nutrients even during active growth.
Q: Can Bedivere handle full sun exposure?
A: Yes, it actually needs full sun for the best color intensity and compact form. Colors deepen and shift from green to burgundy-red in bright conditions.
Q: How cold hardy is this plant?
A: Bedivere survives temperatures down to -30F and stays outdoors year-round in zones 3-9.
Q: Does Bedivere produce flowers?
A: Yes, it sends up tall stalks with star-shaped flowers during summer after experiencing winter cold. Each flowering stalk emerges from the mature rosette center.
Q: Is this succulent safe for homes with pets?
A: Bedivere is completely pet safe and non-toxic to cats and dogs, so no special precautions are needed.
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