Rubikon Hens & Chicks
Sempervivum 'Rubikon'
SKU
04491
Bright ruby red rosettes readily create offsets, spreading into clumps. Three-year-old rosettes flower and fade, as colorful younger rosettes take their place. This rock garden and trough favorite thrives in highly porous soil. Architectural form for the modern garden. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | sem-per-VEE-vum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Rosettes reach 2 to 6 in. tall, slowly clumping to 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Occasionally blooms in summer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Thrives in highly porous, well-drained soils. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
Your climate may be too cold for this plant