Sempervivum Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™

Scientific Name: Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-6"
W: 1"-8"

planting zones

3b-9a

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Sempervivum Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™ plant details

Sempervivum Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™ is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 1 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 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 Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™

USDA Zones: 3b - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection has loose medium-sized rosettes of green leaves with bright red tips and bases.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Sempervivum Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™ is an historic garden plant with succulent foliage. Forms deep red to burgundy rosettes with emerald green tips and centers.