Sempervivum 'Ginnies Delight'

Also Known As

Sempervivum 'Ginnie's Delight'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 3"-8"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sempervivum 'Ginnies Delight' plant details

Sempervivum 'Ginnies Delight' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Ginnies Delight'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Ginnies Delight'

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

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Ginnie’s Delight’ is a variety of Hens & Chicks rosettes of pointed, succulent leaves in shades of red with green tips and lined with fine white cilia. The red color is most pronounced during spring, fading to a salmon red as summer progresses.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Ginnies Delight' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Ginnies Delight'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- red
- green
Wildlife
- bees
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

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Sempervivum ciliosum

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