Photo of Sempervivum 'Reinhard' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Sempervivum 'Reinhard'

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum 'Appletini'
  • Sempervivum 'Reinhardt'
  • Chick Charms Appletini Hen and Chicks
  • Hens & Chicks
  • Reinhard House Leek
  • Reinhardt Hen and Chicks
  • Sempervivum Chick Charms® Appletini™ Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Reinhard' plant details

Sempervivum 'Reinhard' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Reinhard'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, monocarpic, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Reinhard'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardy evergreen perennial with black tipped, emerald-green rosettes. Hens & Chicks grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Requires little water once established. Great in containers and rock gardens. Zone 4
Sempervivum Appletini is a bold bicoloured selection with mid green leaves tipped with burgundy-black. The dangerously collectible Chick Charms series offers the boldest coloured and best-growing hen and chicks available. Sempervivum are super hardy requiring only full sun and excellent, sharp drainage, especially in coastal BC. Grow them as an edger for pathways or borders or in pots.
Go ahead, upset the apple cart, no more ho-hum hen and chicks! This charmer has red-tipped bright green rosettes that keep producing more little chicks to increase your trove of easy care succulents.
Upright, bright green leaves with contrasting dark tips on this hardy, rosette-forming succulent for the rock wall, outdoor container, hellstrip, or random little nooks and/or crannies, Sun to half shade; sharp drainage. Plenty hardy! USDA zone 4.
Beautifully shaped rosettes of emerald green with large, dark maroon tips. Pink flowers. Sold as bare root, without soil.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Reinhard' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Reinhard'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-2"

Width: 2"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

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Width: 3"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 1"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 4"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - low
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