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Sempervivum Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™

Scientific Name: Sempervivum 'Fashion Diva'

Also Known As

  • Sempervivum Charms® Sempervivum Chick Charms® Sempervivum (Strawberry Kiwi™)
  • Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™ Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Sempervivum Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™ plant details

Sempervivum Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™ is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with gold, 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, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Historic garden plant with succulent foliage. Features brilliant red rosettes with green to yellow margins. 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.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™ plant

How to Grow Sempervivum Chick Charms® Strawberry Kiwi™

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • gold
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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