Sempervivum 'Carmen'

Also Known As

Carmen Hens and Chicks
Carmen House Leeks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

4a-8a

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Sempervivum 'Carmen' plant details

Sempervivum 'Carmen' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green, red and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Carmen'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red and variegated
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, monocarpic, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Carmen'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Large open rosettes with red tips.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A beautiful Hens and Chicks, 'Carmen' forms large 5" wide rosettes, spreading to make a 12" patch in a few years. 'Carmen's' olive green foliage is enhanced with red tips. Maybe 2-3" tall at the most. Useful in rockeries, troughs, or mixed with other hardy and tender succulents.