Red houseleek (Sempervivum erythraeum)

Where to plant

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

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant red houseleek in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

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

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• 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;