Sempervivum Mix

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Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm6cm5.5cm
9cm9cm8.5cm
1 Litre13cm11cm
2 Litre17cm13cm
3 Litre19cm15cm
4 Litre20cm17cm
5 Litre23cm19cm
7 Litre25cm20cm

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  • Sempervivum, often known as houseleeks or hens and chicks, are wonderfully hardy little succulents that are almost impossible to get wrong. They form neat rosettes of fleshy leaves in shades of green, red and even purple, often changing colour with the seasons. Over time, they produce offsets around the main plant, creating a lovely clustered effect.

  • Perfect for rockeries, gravel gardens, alpine troughs or shallow containers, Sempervivums thrive where many other plants would struggle. They’re incredibly low maintenance and cope well with dry spells, poor soil and exposed spots.

    • Plant genus Sempervivum

    Common Name Houseleek

    Plant type Alpine Plants, Succulent

    Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Pink

    Leaf colour Green, Purple, Red

    Growth Rate Moderate

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Dianthus, Thyme, Lavender

    Light Required Full Sun

    Watering Allow the compost to dry well between waterings, then water thoroughly and let all excess drain away. These plants cope better with being slightly dry than sitting in wet compost, so never leave the pot standing in water. Reduce watering significantly through the cooler, darker months.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.

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    Top tip

    Give it plenty of light and resist watering on a fixed schedule; allowing the compost to dry between waterings is usually the safest approach. Good drainage is especially important, so avoid leaving the roots sitting in persistently wet or compacted soil.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly

    All Year Interest

    All Year Interest

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

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    Planting Flowering