Houseleek. A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of bright green with dark spots at the tips. Produces red flowers in summer. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sempervivum giuseppii
A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of bright green with dark spots at the tips. Produces red flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Sempervivum |
|---|---|
| Species | giuseppii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | 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 |
| 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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