Sempervivum 'Cherry Tart'

Also Known As

Cherry Tart Hens and Chicks
Cherry Tart Houseleek

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Cherry Tart' plant details

Sempervivum 'Cherry Tart' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with purple and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Cherry Tart'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Cherry Tart'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

All red in winter, green tipped in spring, summer with deep red base. Colorful and very large. Pink flowers. Sold as bare root, without soil. -2 left.