Sempervivum 'Kalinda'

Also Known As

Sempervivum 'Calinda'
Hens and Chicks
House Leeks
Kalinda Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Kalinda' plant details

Sempervivum 'Kalinda' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Kalinda'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Kalinda'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Loose rosettes with red tipped green foliage

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Kalinda' selection has rosettes formed by pointy leaves emerging burgundy in spring that turn dark green with prominent burgundy tips. The foliage turns a gorgeous burgundy in the fall. 'Kalinda' features unusual clusters of pink star-shaped flowers with dark red bracts rising above the foliage in mid summer.