Sempervivum 'Dynamo'

Also Known As

Dynamo Hen and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Dynamo' plant details

Sempervivum 'Dynamo' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy, green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. 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 'Dynamo'

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

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4.Rosette-forming, evergreen perennial that displays medium-sized rosettes of deep, dusty red. Flowering rosettes will die, being replaced by offsets growing from another plant. 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.