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Sempervivum 'Red Delta'

Also Known As

  • Red Delta Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 1-9b

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Sempervivum 'Red Delta' plant details

Sempervivum 'Red Delta' 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 sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Red Delta'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Red Delta'

USDA Zones: 1 - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Rosettes with red at the tips and bases.
This selection has loose medium-sized rosettes of green leaves with bright red tips and bases.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Red Delta' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Red Delta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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