houseleek 'Hester'
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A medium-sized, mat-forming perennial evergreen with tightly packed rosettes of velvety-looking red to lime green foliage, which turns a deeper burgundy-red in cooler conditions.
Scientific classification
- Species
- houseleek 'Hester' (Sempervivum 'Hester')
- Genus
- Sempervivum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial · Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of houseleek 'Hester'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of houseleek 'Hester'
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houseleek 'Hester' care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs or alpine houses
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
Pests
May be susceptible to sempervivum leaf miner, slugs, snails, and vine weevil
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