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Sempervivum 'Rubin'

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum 'Red Rubin'
  • Red Rubin Hen & Chicks
  • Rubin Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 4"-12"

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Rubin' plant details

Sempervivum 'Rubin' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, 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 - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Rubin'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 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 'Rubin'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Red Rubin’ is an historic garden plant with succulent foliage. It will form large open rosettes of burgundy red to emerald green leaves.
This selection has loose medium-sized rosettes of coral red inner leave contrasting with the olive green outer leave.
Brightly colored hybrid alpine groundcover succulent.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Rubin' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Rubin'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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