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Sempervivum tectorum

Hens and Chicks (House Leek)

Plump, pointed leaves of green, blue-green, reds, and purples, form rosettes which spread by offsets to form colonies.

  • »  Succulent perennial with open rosettes
  • »  Plants spread by offsets to form colonies
  • »  Mix of greens, blue-greens, reds and purples
  • »  Ideal for rock walls or roof gardens
  • »  Low maintenance perennial
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July

Plug50
$5.25
9cm Potted
$8.75
Plug32
$8.75
18cm Pan Low Inventory
$20.83
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Spreading
Foliage Color
Multi-coloured
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Rock garden
Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sempervivum tectorum

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Protect from winter wet.