Common Houseleek. A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of blue-green pointed leaves, often suffused red. Produces purple-red flowers in summer. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sempervivum tectorum
A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of blue-green pointed leaves, often suffused red. Produces purple-red flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Sempervivum |
|---|---|
| Species | tectorum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Houseleek |
| Flower Colour | purple, red |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, 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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