Sempervivum arachnoideum tomentosum - P7

Description
The Cobweb houseleek (Sempervivum arachnoideum) is a cushion-forming, rosette-like, evergreen perennial that produces carmine-red flowers from June to July. Its hairy, thick-fleshed leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with loose, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and is approx. 15 cm wide. The Cobweb houseleek is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * evergreen * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Cobweb houseleek are dark green, thick-fleshed and hairy.

Frost hardiness
The Cobweb houseleek has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming, rosette-like.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: August.

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. tomentosum forms carmine-red flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, grave, rock garden, roof garden, bee pasture