Sempervivum leucanthum rubrum

Also Known As

Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 6"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Sempervivum leucanthum rubrum plant details

Sempervivum leucanthum rubrum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer pink and white 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. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum leucanthum rubrum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum leucanthum rubrum

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Larger rosettes with beautiful incurved leaves. Took this photo in January in the greenhouse, so light levels were as low as can be, but once the days start getting longer, flushed a very nice red

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Sempervivum leucanthum rubrum plant

How to Grow Sempervivum leucanthum rubrum

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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