Common Houseleek. A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of blue-green pointed leaves, often suffused red. Produces purple-red flowers in summer. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sempervivum tectorum
A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of blue-green pointed leaves, often suffused red. Produces purple-red flowers in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Sempervivum |
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Species | tectorum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Common Houseleek |
Flower Colour | purple, red |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green, red |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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