About
A succulent, rosette-forming houseleek, forming tightly packed, symmetrical rosettes of fleshy, pointed leaves. Clusters of starry flowers on thick stems emerge from rosettes that have reached maturity, with daughter rosettes continuing the colony. 'Atropurpureum' is a striking addition to any collection.
About the genus
Sempervivum are evergreen perennials forming mats of fleshy-leaved rosettes, often attractively coloured, with star-shaped pink or pale yellow flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesRock gardens, troughs, green roofs, wall crevices, containers. Excellent low-maintenance ground cover.
Care notes
CultivationFull sun in very well-drained, gritty soil. Thrives in poor, thin soils. Extremely drought-tolerant once established.
PruningRemove spent flower stems. No other pruning needed � the colony self-maintains.
PropagationDetach offsets and replant. Extremely easy to propagate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Vine weevil may occasionally affect container plants.
Disease resistanceRot in waterlogged soil. Ensure sharp drainage, especially in winter.