Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’)
Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’) is a perennial plant that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’).
This plant is commonly known as houseleek ‘Commander Hay’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: houseleek ‘Commander Hay’
Scientific name: Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.
They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.
Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.
But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.
Other types of Sempervivum to consider:
See all Sempervivum
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’) is a plant that prefers to grow in loam or sand.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’ likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Houseleek ‘Commander Hay’ (Sempervivum ‘Commander Hay’) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
