Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Houseleek) 8.5cm Pot

Sempervivums, sometimes called houseleeks or hens-and-chicks, are hardy, succulent plants that grow in the wild between rocks in mountainous regions. They look wonderful 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.

Often called the cobweb houseleek, Sempervivum arachnoideum is a dramatic-looking plant, bearing pale green rosettes covered with fine webbing, reminiscent of cobwebs. Small pink flowers are borne in early summer.