Description
Medium webbing with open crowns of green with red outer which is more pronounced in summer. sizing 3-7cm. Commonly known as Houseleeks or Hen and chicks
Flowering: Summer
Hardiness: Hardy – if in free draining soil
Height: 5cm
Spread: 30cm
Common Name: Cobweb Houseleeks / Cobweb Hen and Chicks / Cobweb Live Forever /
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Crassulaceae
Foliage: ovate / succulent
Basic Colour: ( pink )
Flower Colour: pink
Natural Flowering: June
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 25cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average / moist
Soil ph: acid / alkaline / neutral
Location: border / rock garden / container / Mediterranean
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant
Pruning: cut back flower stems to ground and replace with offset
Tolerates: Drought tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance / shallow soil
Origin: Europe (Cultivar)
John H. (verified owner) –
Superb plant.
Ron Neale (verified owner) –