Sempervivum calcareum - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Houseleek (Sempervivum calcareum) is a cushion-forming, rosette-like, evergreen perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers from June to August. Its thick, fleshy leaves are green-red in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, sandy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub * evergreen * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Houseleek are green-red, thick-fleshed.

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 calcareum forms pink-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, grave, rock garden, roof garden, alpine garden