Sempervivum Crispin

Description

Sempervivum Crispin is a mat forming hardy succulent alpine. It is very cold tolerant as long as it is in well drained soil. It produces numerous offsets which form a carpet. Every few years a rosette or two will produce pink flowers. Unfortunately Sempervivums die after flowering but before then they will have produced numerous offsets to replace itself.

As with all sempervivums, the leaf colouring varies from season to season. The fleshy leaves always have dark purple red tips which sometimes covers the whole leaf. At other times the leaf can be green at the base. A delightful houseleek which will brighten up anyones collection providing colour all year round.

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially in well drained soil with protection from winter wet. If grown in pots it is recommended to place in a sheltered position for the winter.

Supplied in a 7cm square pot.

More Details:

FAMILY: Crassulaceae 
SYNONYMS: Sempervivum Crispyn
COMMON NAME: Houseleek, Hens and Chicks
NATIVE: bred by Gustaaf v. d. Steen in 1974
HEIGHT: 12 cm (5″)
SPREAD: 20cm (8″)
SOIL TYPE: All, prefers a poor, well drained soil, chalk, loam, sand
SOIL PH: Neutral, Alkaline
ASPECT: Sun, part shade
UK HARDINESS: Hardy
FLOWERING TIME:  Spring, Summer
FLOWER COLOUR: Pink
PESTS: Pest resistant though look out for vine weevil and sempervivum leaf miner