Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty' - P9

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

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Houseleek 'Dark Beauty' are red, thick-fleshed.

Frost hardiness
The Houseleek 'Dark Beauty' 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 'Dark Beauty' forms pink-coloured flowers from June.

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