What could be more perfect for your rock garden or containers than hens and chicks! Not actual chickens, of course – that would just be fowl. These succulents get their name from the way they grow: they consist of one large rosette (the “hen”) that forms smaller rosettes around itself (the “chicks”) as it grows. If left alone, the chicks will form neat little clusters of color around the hen, or they can be divided and transplanted to grow their own chicks!
This gold and red duo thrives in full sun locations and in gritty soil with good drainage. Hardy in zones 3-8, they’ll tough out the Winter and stay in your garden for years to come! They prefer dry conditions and should only be watered about once a week.
Sempervivum ‘Tip Top’ is a pleasant green with rosy-red tips. During the Summer, the green may also transform into a bright, vibrant yellow, particularly when in full sun.
Sempervivum ‘Red Beauty’ has cool blue-green leaves with deep red tips that deepen dark red as they mature. They perfectly complement its partner in this heartwarming duo.
The Heart of Gold Hens & Chicks Duo includes the following two varieties already growing and ready to plant:
1 Tip Top Hens & Chicks in a 3-4” grower pot
1 Red Beauty Hens & Chicks in a 3-4” grower pot
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