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houseleek 'Rotkopf'

Sempervivum 'Rotkopf'

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Sempervivum
Family: Crassulaceae

About this plant

A vigorous evergreen perennial succulent, forming clusters of fleshy rosettes with velvety, ovate, pointed leaves that are deep red when grown in bright light. Starry pink flowers are produced on upright stems to 20cm high in summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in sharply-drained soil with added grit, protect from excess winter wet. Colours are strongest when grown in full sun. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division, rooting offsets in spring and summer.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust disease (Endophyllum sempervivi)

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years