Cobweb Houseleek. A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of mid-green to red leaves, cobwebbed with dense silver-white hairs. Produces red flowers in summer. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp. tomentosum
A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of mid-green to red leaves, cobwebbed with dense silver-white hairs. Produces red flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Sempervivum |
|---|---|
| Species | arachnoideum |
| Varietry | ssp. tomentosum |
| Common Name | Cobweb Houseleek |
| Flower Colour | red |
| 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 |
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| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
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