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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Sempervivum Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™ plant

How to Grow Sempervivum Chick Charms® Watermelon Ripple™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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