Sempervivum 'Legolas'
Sempervivum 'Legolas'
Sempervivum 'Legolas' quick care tips
Watering
Watering
Sempervivum 'Legolas' is a drought-tolerant succulent variety, so watering around once per week in the peak growing season is advised. Ensure the soil dries between waterings following the 3 Ds: drench, drain and dry. It is also advised to completely stop watering when conditions are frosty, keeping the plant dry for several months at a time over winter.
Feeding
Feeding
Sempervivum 'Legolas' likes to be fed to bring out its best forms and colours. We recommend feeding with a liquid seaweed feed every 2 weeks in the main growing season from April to September. A feed we recommend is the one from our friends at LittleGreenSeaweed.
Ideal soil
Ideal soil
Sempervivum 'Legolas' needs free draining soil to thrive. We recommend a mixture of 1/3 John Innes no.2, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 coconut coir. The soil mix we offer here is similar in composition to this.
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Sempervivum 'Legolas'
As a proven hardy variety in the UK, Sempervivum 'Legolas' offsets readily and sports a beautiful pinkish red hue, making it an excellent option for underplanting other succulents. With its resilience and eye-catching colour, this Sempervivum variety is a must-have for any succulent enthusiast.
Difficulty
BeginnerFeatured Colour
Green and OrangeGrowth Form
Ground/ pot coverGrowth Rate
ModerateMinimum Temperature
-15°CMaximum Height & Spread
5 cm x 20 cmIdeal Environment for Sempervivum 'Legolas'
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