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Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum 'Ruby Hearts'
Pronunciation: sem-per-VEE-vum
SKU #05696
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 4 in. tall, up to 12 in. wide.
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| Description | Emerald green leaves with ruby red accents form open rosettes that deepen in color towards the centers. In summer, older rosettes send out thick stems topped with clusters of small purple blooms. Younger rosettes fill in to form a colorful clump. Adds excellent texture and color to containers and rock gardens. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blue Fescue (Festuca); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Sedum (Sedum); Phlox (Phlox); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. Remove older rosettes as they decline to allow the younger rosettes to fill in. Foliage coloration may fluctuate seasonally. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Details
| Description | Emerald green leaves with ruby red accents form open rosettes that deepen in color towards the centers. In summer, older rosettes send out thick stems topped with clusters of small purple blooms. Younger rosettes fill in to form a colorful clump. Adds excellent texture and color to containers and rock gardens. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blue Fescue (Festuca); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Sedum (Sedum); Phlox (Phlox); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. Remove older rosettes as they decline to allow the younger rosettes to fill in. Foliage coloration may fluctuate seasonally. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks produce flowers?
Summer
Is Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks evergreen or deciduous?
Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks?
Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks grow?
Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks in my landscape?
Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks flowers?
Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks?
Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks?
Good companion plants for Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks include: Blue Fescue (Festuca); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Sedum (Sedum); Phlox (Phlox); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga).
How do I care for Ruby Hearts Hens and Chicks?
Thrives in lean, fast-draining soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. Remove older rosettes as they decline to allow the younger rosettes to fill in. Foliage coloration may fluctuate seasonally. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early 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.