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Sempervivum tectorum var. ‘Red Nails’
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Sempervivum tectorum var. ‘Red Nails’
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Sempervivum tectorum var. ‘Red Nails’


Miniature Hen-and-chicks

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.490.080


Among the easiest plants to grow, Hen-and-chicks tolerate heat, drought and neglect with style. Useful in rock gardens, container gardens of all types, rooftop gardens and rock walls. Hundreds of varieties exist. All types form a low cushion or carpet of fleshy leaves, tiny new plants appearing in a circle around the mother in the middle. This miniature selection is lightly webbed with blue-green rosettes, each dipped burgundy. Easily increased by just removing the small baby rosettes and replanting in a new location at almost any time. After flowering, the mother rosette dies to leave room for the chicks: remove this by tugging gently at the base of the bloom stem.

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Sempervivum tectorum var. ‘Red Nails’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
  Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed
Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches
Spread
   5-20 cm
   2-8 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light
Growth Rate
   Medium