Sempervivum 'Othello' - P9

Description
The Common houseleek 'Othello' (Sempervivum tectorum) is a cushion-forming, rosette-like, runner-forming, winter-green perennial that forms pink, basket-shaped flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. Its thick, lanceolate leaves are red in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and is approx. 10 cm wide. The Common houseleek 'Othello' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub * winter green * easy to care for

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Common houseleek 'Othello's are red, thick-fleshed, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Common houseleek 'Othello' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming, rosette-like, runner-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Common houseleek 'Othello' sets beautiful accents together with: Carthusian carnation, sand thyme.

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 tectorum 'Othello' forms cup-shaped, pink-red flowers arranged in panicles from June.

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