Photo of Sempervivum 'Red Heart' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Sempervivum 'Red Heart'

Also Known As

  • Red Heart Hen and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 3"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Red Heart' plant details

Sempervivum 'Red Heart' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Red Heart'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Red Heart'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Red Heart’ has hardy, evergreen rosettes that by season are light lavender-blue, lavender-blue with reddish centers and reddish amber, all with watermarks. Displays long lasting and showy flower spikes.
Open rosettes of deep red with green tips, these geometric gems are a great way to fill in the gaps of any dry, sunny garden! Or use them as an entire ground cover in a well-draining area. Evergreen.Minimum temperature: -20°F
This selection has loose medium-sized green rosettes with ruby red center.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Red Heart' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Red Heart'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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