Houseleek. A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of grey-green leaves with red tips. Produces reddish pink flowers in summer. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sempervivum calcareum ‘Mrs Giuseppi’
A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of grey-green leaves with red tips. Produces reddish pink flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Sempervivum |
|---|---|
| Species | calcareum |
| Varietry | 'Mrs Giuseppi' |
| Common Name | 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 | grey, green, red |
| Flowers From | June, August |
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| 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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