Sempervivum 'Itchen'

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HouseleekAlpine, Cactus or succulent, PerennialFamily: Crassulaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sempervivums, or houseleeks, are hardy, succulent, alpine plants often used in patio container displays. Sometimes called hen-and-chicks, they consist of a main rosette (hen) around which baby rosettes (chicks) develop as plants mature. In summer tall, conical spikes of greenish pink flowers emerge from the centre of older rosettes.

Sempervivum 'Itchen' is a beautiful cultivar, bearing tight rosettes of triangular-shaped, mid-green, leaves with red tips. Older leaves develop more of a red colouration, which bring out the colour of the tips of younger leaves. It's perfect for growing in containers, ideally with added horticultural grit to aid drainage.

Sempervivums don't need feeding, but do benefit from being repotted each year into compost containing slow-release fertiliser. Propagate new plants by gently teasing out the chicks and transplanting them to a new location.

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Sempervivum ‘Itchen’ and wildlife

Sempervivum ‘Itchen’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Sempervivum ‘Itchen’ poisonous?

Sempervivum ‘Itchen’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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