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Common Houseleek - Sempervivum tectorum
Sempervivum tectorum
A hardy succulent plant, the Houseleek forms striking rosettes and withstands extreme conditions, making it ideal for rock gardens and green roofs.
Description
Height at maturity
10 to 15 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
sun
Flowering period
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:
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Rock gardens
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Green roofs
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Walls
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Pots and containers
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Sunny borders
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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
Shipping & delivery
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As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
Our delivery methods
We ship our plants throughout Europe (excluding overseas territories and islands).
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A hardy succulent plant, the Houseleek forms striking rosettes and withstands extreme conditions, making it ideal for rock gardens and green roofs.