Common houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Common houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

You can plant common houseleek with any orientation (north, south, east, west) as it is not demanding about this detail.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Sempervivum tectorum can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;
• Rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;

Planting type

There are a wide range of applications for this plant. common houseleek can be applied in/as:

• Flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden;
• Ground cover – for a perfect garden finish and to prevent weed growth;
• Hedging and screens – so useful for delimiting different areas and giving privacy;