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Common Houseleek

Sempervivum tectorum

A hardy succulent plant, the Houseleek forms striking rosettes and withstands extreme conditions, making it ideal for rock gardens and green roofs.
€5.90
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  • Delivery expected from 05/07/2025 if ordered before 12:00 p.m.
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Description

Height at maturity 10 to 15 cm
Wingspan at maturity 30 cm
Exposure sun
Flowering June to August
Hardiness -29°C

Sempervivum tectorum – Common Houseleek

Origin and Characteristics

Sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as common houseleek, is a perennial succulent from the Crassulaceae family, native to mountainous regions of Europe. It is appreciated for its resistance to extreme conditions, such as drought and frost, and its easy cultivation.

Description and Particularities

This plant forms rosettes of fleshy green to reddish leaves arranged in a spiral. In summer, it produces star-shaped pink-purple flowers on upright stems. After blooming, the mother rosette dies and is replaced by offsets.

  • Mature height: 10 to 15 cm
  • Width: 30 cm
  • Flower color: Pink-purple
  • Foliage: Evergreen, green to reddish
  • Habit: Rosette-forming, ground-covering
  • Fragrance: Non-fragrant

Plant Characteristics

  • Type: Perennial succulent
  • Hardiness: Very good, down to -29°C
  • Lifespan: Each rosette lives 3 to 5 years, but the plant renews through offsets

Flowering

  • Flowering: June to August
  • Particularities: Flowers attract pollinators like bees. After blooming, the main rosette dies but is replaced by offsets.

Light and Soil

  • Light: Full sun
  • Soil: Well-drained, poor, sandy or rocky. Tolerates dry and calcareous soils.

Planting

  • Season: Spring or autumn
  • Spacing: 15 to 20 cm between plants
  • Tip: Avoid excess moisture, especially in winter. Use a draining substrate to prevent root rot.

Watering

  • Needs: Low; moderate in summer, almost none in winter
  • Tip: Let the soil dry completely between waterings.

Pruning

  • Maintenance: Remove faded rosettes and dead leaves for a neat look.

Propagation

  • Method: Division of offsets in spring or summer
  • Tip: Gently separate offsets and replant them in suitable soil.

Garden Use

Ideal for:

  • Rock gardens

  • Green roofs

  • Walls

  • Pots and containers

  • Sunny borders

  • Dry or Mediterranean gardens

Pest and Disease Resistance

  • Resistance: Excellent resistance to pests and diseases
  • Precaution: Avoid excess moisture. Watch for slugs on young shoots.

Cultivation Tips

  • Maintenance: Low-maintenance, easy-going plant
  • Combination: Great with other succulents or grasses for contrast
  • Tip: Full sun enhances foliage colour.

Features

  • Common name : Common Houseleek
  • Family : Crassulaceae
  • Category : Succulent perennial plant
  • Spread : 30 cm
  • Foliage : evergreen
  • Color of flowers : pink
  • Use : rockeries, green roofs, low walls, pots, sunny borders, dry gardens
  • Soil : poor, sandy or rocky, dry
  • Enemies : slugs
  • Possible diseases : resistant to diseases

Expédition & livraison

How does the delivery work?

  • Step 1 As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
  • Step 2 Each order is processed individually.
  • Step 3 Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
  • Step 4 Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
  • Step 5 Packages are ready to be shipped.

Our delivery methods

Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).

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