Sempervivum ‘Red Spider’

Description

It’s in the name arachnoidium foliage that turns deep red in summer to two toned green and pale red in winter. sizing 2-4cm. Commonly known as Houseleeks or Hen and chicks

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Hardy – if in free draining soil

Height: 5cm

Spread: 30cm

Common Name: Houseleeks / Hen and Chicks / 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)