Sempervivum Mint Marvel Chick Charms®

Scientific Name: Sempervivum calcareum 'Mrs. Giuseppi'

Also Known As

Sempervivum calcareum 'Mrs. Guiseppi'
Sempervivum calcarium 'Mrs. Guiseppi'
Sempervivum Chick Charms Mint Marvel
Hens and Chicks
Houseleek
Liveforever
Sempervivum Chick Charms® Mint Marvel™

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 5"-8"

planting zones

3b-9b

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Sempervivum Mint Marvel Chick Charms® plant details

Sempervivum Mint Marvel Chick Charms® is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with chartreuse, green and red foliage. In summer cream 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. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum Mint Marvel Chick Charms®

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and red
Mature size: 5 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum Mint Marvel Chick Charms®

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Blue green rosettes tipped with burgundy.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Mint Marvel forms large, blue-green rosettes tipped with rich burgundy. The dangerously collectible Chick Charms series offers the boldest coloured and best-growing hen and chicks available. Sempervivum are super hardy requiring only full sun and excellent, sharp drainage, especially in coastal BC. Grow them as an edger for pathways or borders or in pots.