Sempervivum 'Purple Passion' - P11

Description
The Houseleek 'Purple Passion' (Sempervivum) is a cushion-forming, rosette-like, evergreen perennial that produces pink flowers from June to July. Its matt, thick-fleshed leaves are purple-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 'Purple Passion' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Houseleek 'Purple Passion' are purple-red, thick-fleshed and matt.

Frost hardiness
The Houseleek 'Purple Passion' 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 'Purple Passion' forms pink flowers from June.

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