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Sempervivum arachnoideum
hens and chicks' or houseleek
This perennial evergreen plant grows in dense clusters, with rosettes of fleshy leaves that can be green or reddish in colour. At...
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Plant description
This perennial evergreen plant grows in dense clusters, with rosettes of fleshy leaves that can be green or reddish in colour. At the tips of the leaves, there are white, cobwebby hairs that add texture and interest to the plant. The hue of the leaves can vary depending on the temperature and season, with the intensity of colour increasing during autumn and winter for an eye-catching display. In the summertime, the plant produces clusters of starry, pink flowers on stems that can grow up to about 12cm (5 inches) tall. Suitable for a well-drained alpine trough, pot or rockery.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Sempervivum arachnoideum:
Sempervivums produce tall stalks of pink or red flowers in the late spring or early summer after which it will usually produce offsets, or new plants, from the base of the rosette. Remove dead plants after they have flowered to make room for new rosettes to form. Water moderately when actively growing and avoid winter wet.
