Sempervivum pittonii
Pittoni houseleek
A fleshy succulent evergreen with tight, green rosettes tipped with red. Yellow starry flowers are borne on stems in summer. Individual rosettes die after flowering, but offsets ensure the plant continues
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Sempervivum are evergreen perennials forming mats of fleshy-leaved rosettes, often attractively coloured, with star-shaped pink or pale yellow flowers in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Austria (Styria)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough or alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by potting up offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil attack
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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