- Botanical name: Sempervivum 'Purple Dazzler'
- Common name: Houseleek
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Plant Type: Alpine, Cactus or succulent, Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Sempervivums, or houseleeks, are hardy, succulent, alpine plants often used in patio container displays. Sometimes called hen-and-chicks, they consist of a main rosette (hen) around which baby rosettes (chicks) develop as plants mature. In summer tall, conical spikes of greenish pink flowers emerge from the centre of older rosettes.
Sempervivum ‘Purple Dazzler’ has bi-coloured foliage in mid-green and dark purple, the colour of which darkens in winter. It’s an attractive choice for growing in container displays, particularly with other sempervivums, and sedums.
For best results repot Sempervivum ‘Purple Dazzler’ each year into compost containing slow-release fertiliser. Propagate new plants by gently teasing out the ‘chicks’ and potting them on.
How to grow Sempervivum 'Purple Dazzler'
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Plant size
15cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do Divide in June |
J
Do Divide in July |
A
Do Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Sempervivum 'Purple Dazzler' and wildlife
Sempervivum 'Purple Dazzler' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Sempervivum 'Purple Dazzler' poisonous?
Sempervivum 'Purple Dazzler' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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