Cobweb Houseleek. A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of mid-green to red leaves, cobwebbed with fine white hairs. Produces reddish pink flowers in summer. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sempervivum arachnoideum
A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of mid-green to red leaves, cobwebbed with fine white hairs. Produces reddish pink flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Sempervivum |
|---|---|
| Species | arachnoideum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cobweb Houseleek |
| Flower Colour | red, pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | 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 | |
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