Sempervivum Red King' - P9

Description
The Houseleek 'Red King' (Sempervivum) is a cushion-forming, rosette-like, evergreen perennial with decorative, thick, green-red leaves. It bears light pink-coloured flowers from May to August. 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 'Red King' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * very beautiful in containers * evergreen * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Houseleek 'Red King' are green-red, thick-fleshed.

Frost hardiness
The Houseleek 'Red King' 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 'Red King' forms light pink flowers from May.

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