Powdered Pastry Succulent - Hens & Chicks Houseleek Sempervivum Plant by Chick Charms® - 4 inch pot

A delightful succulent hybridized by Kevin Vaughn. Powered Pastry is a drought resistant plant that can add bold color to your garden effortlessly. Here are some details about this lovely plant:

• Description:

  • The Chick Charms® Powdered Pastry™ Hens and Chicks features thick, fleshy leaves that grow in a rosette shape.
  • Blooms are pink and bloom summer through fall
  • Its bicolor foliage starts green near the base of the rosette and transitions abruptly to a bold burgundy color.
  • Cobweb-like hairs grow on the foliage tips, adding depth and interest to its appearance.
  • This succulent is versatile and can be used as ground cover, featured in borders, rock gardens, or tucked into gaps in stone walls for a burst of color and greenery.
  • Foragers typically leave these plants alone, allowing you to enjoy their dependable color.
  • It’s hardy and can handle both the heat of summer and the chill of winter.
  • Mature Height: 2 - 3 inches
  • Mature Spread: Up to 12 inches wide

• Growing Conditions:

  • Plant in full sun to part shade; it tends to grow larger in full sun.
  • These succulents are drought-tolerant, so water only when the soil dries out.
  • Use a dry potting mix with plenty of perlite for good drainage.
  • Fertilizing isn’t mandatory, as Sempervivum plants are not heavy feeders.
  • After blooming, they send out stolons with new chicks. Remove the hens as they decline to make space for new chicks to grow and thrive.

• Spacing:

  • Space the Chick Charms® Powdered Pastry Hens and Chicks about 12 inches apart to create a mat-like appearance.

• Hardiness Zones:

  • It’s a perennial suitable for zones 3 through 8.

• Other Information:

  • Resists: Deer and rabbit
  • Tolerates: Drought
  • Attracts: Bees and butterflies
  • Container Role: Combinations, containers, and groundcovers.