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Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum 'Royal Ruby'
Pronunciation: sem-per-VEE-vum
SKU #07414
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Slow spreading rosettes reach 3 to 6 in. tall, 4 to 12 in. wide.
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| Description | Clumps of ruby-red to smoky grey-red rosettes provide great texture and color. Spikes of light pink blooms appear in summer. This fast growing selection thrives with little care in well-drained, rocky soil. Plant en masse for an attractive, drought tolerant groundcover. Excellent rock garden or container plant. Evergreen in mild winter areas. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Echeveria (Echeveria); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Sedum (Sedum); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Ice Plant (Delosperma) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining, gravelly or rocky soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Water container plants when soil surface is dry. Avoid excess winter moisture. Fertilize lightly in spring. |
Details
| Description | Clumps of ruby-red to smoky grey-red rosettes provide great texture and color. Spikes of light pink blooms appear in summer. This fast growing selection thrives with little care in well-drained, rocky soil. Plant en masse for an attractive, drought tolerant groundcover. Excellent rock garden or container plant. Evergreen in mild winter areas. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Echeveria (Echeveria); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Sedum (Sedum); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Ice Plant (Delosperma) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining, gravelly or rocky soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Water container plants when soil surface is dry. Avoid excess winter moisture. Fertilize lightly in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks produce flowers?
Summer
Is Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks evergreen or deciduous?
Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks?
Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks grow?
Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks in my landscape?
Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks is suitable for: Container, Ground Cover.
What color are Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks flowers?
Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks?
Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks has Red foliage.
What plants grow well with Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks?
Good companion plants for Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks include: Echeveria (Echeveria); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Sedum (Sedum); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Ice Plant (Delosperma).
How do I care for Royal Ruby Hens and Chicks?
Thrives in lean, fast-draining, gravelly or rocky soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established in landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Water container plants when soil surface is dry. Avoid excess winter moisture. Fertilize lightly in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.