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Sempervivum and jovibarbaSempervivums, or houseleeks, are hardy, succulent, alpine plants that grow in the wild between rocks in mountainous regions. We picked out ten of the best varieties at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2009.Sempervivum means 'always

're in flower, to choose colours that suit your schemeMore on growing rock garden plantsAdvice on growing sempervivumsHow to make an alpine troughVideo advice on planting alpines through gravelMaking an alpine pathCreate an alpine raised bed

Make a bird boxCreate a bat boxBuild a raised bedHow to fit gutteringLearn how to grow sempervivums

, such as Sempervivum arachnoideum cristate, and the cockscombe celosia, Celosia argentea var. cristata.Misshapen and flattened stems, leaves and flowers.In most cases fasciation is temporary, so just enjoy it for its curiosity value. If it offends you, prune out