Sempervivum Ruby Heart 4" Gemmell‘s Pot

Description

Common Name: Hen & Chicks, Houseleek
 

This selection forms rosettes of sharply pointed, silvery blue to blue-green leaves which are flushed rosy red at the base.  This colour varies by season, intensifying in cold temperatures. 

In midsummer, unique pinkish-purple flowers are held aloft on short, leafy stalks. 

Sempervivum is comprised of one large rosette called the "hen" which sprouts many smaller rosettes around it called "chicks". As the plants' age, the "hen" may die out and be replaced by the "chicks". Plants can be divided easily at any time by pulling up some of the "chicks" and replanting them elsewhere.

This plant is particularly effective when planted in the cracks and crevices of stone walls or walkways. It is also very attractive in containers.

How to Grow

Sempervivum is the perfect plant for hot, dry, sunny locations with very well-drained soil. Though they can adapt to a variety of soil types, they perform best in gritty soil. If a groundcover effect is desired, space plants close together because they grow slowly.