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Sempervivum 'Pluto'

Sempervivum 'Pluto'

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HouseleekAlpine, Cactus or succulent, PerennialFamily: Crassulaceae

Height: 20cmSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

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. They look superb when grown in containers, in rock gardens, and in dry stone walls and cracks in paving, especially alongside low evergreen plants such as sedums. Although they look outstanding in winter when there's little else of interest in the garden, sempervivums also look great in summer, when, tall, conical spikes of greenish pink flowers emerge from the centre of mature plants.

Sempervivum 'Pluto' is a beautiful cultivar, bearing large rosettes of deep green leaves with dark purple tips. For best results, grow 'Pluto' in full sun in well-drained soil, preferably in containers 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 small baby rosettes (chicks) which appear around the main plant (hen), and transplant to a new location.

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Sempervivum ‘Pluto’ and wildlife

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

Is Sempervivum ‘Pluto’ poisonous?

Sempervivum ‘Pluto’ 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