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Sempervivum 'Green Ice'
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HouseleekAlpine, Cactus or succulent, PerennialFamily: Crassulaceae
- Height: 10cmSpread: 8cm
- Hardy
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
Sometimes called hen-and-chicks, sempervivums, or houseleeks, are hardy, succulent, alpine plants that grow in the wild between rocks in mountainous regions. In summer tall, conical spikes of greenish pink flowers emerge from the centre of mature plants.
Sempervivum 'Green Ice' is a compact plant with green leaves covered in fine down, giving it an 'icy' appearance. It's perfect for growing in containers, ideally with added horticultural grit to aid drainage.
Sempervivums thrive in full sun. They don't need feeding, but do benefit from being repotted each year into compost containing slow-release fertiliser. Propagate new plants of Sempervivum 'Green Ice' by gently teasing out the small baby rosettes (chicks) which appear around the main plant (hen), and transplant to a new location.
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Sempervivum ‘Green ice’ and wildlife
Sempervivum ‘Green ice’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Sempervivum ‘Green ice’ poisonous?
Sempervivum ‘Green ice’ 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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