Houseleek. A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of deep purple-red leaves. Produces greenish red flowers in summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’
A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of deep purple-red leaves. Produces greenish red flowers in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Sempervivum |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Commander Hay' |
Common Name | Houseleek |
Flower Colour | green, red |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red, purple |
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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