Sempervivum 'Jet Stream'
houseleek 'Jet Stream'
A mat forming, evergreen succulent perennial forming rosettes of fleshy, oval to oblong, hairy, maroon-red leaves tinged green at the base and leafy stems bearing clusters of pink tipped, cream-white flowers in Summer
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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, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Pink | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by rooting offsets in Spring or early Summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Houseplants
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
Carefully remove spent rosettes after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails, vine weevil larvae, and sempervivum leaf miner
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust
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