Sempervivum kosaninii – Hardy Hens & Chicks

Sempervivum kosaninii is a small, naturally occurring species from the mountains of the former Yugoslavia. This charming Hens & Chicks forms compact rosettes of green, velvety foliage with deep purple tips and develops beautiful seasonal color as growing conditions change.

With plenty of sunlight and moderate summer stress from heat and drought, the foliage can develop striking red and yellow pigments, creating a completely different look throughout the seasons. Be sure to check the photos to see how dramatically the color can change with temperature and growing conditions.

This species is also a prolific producer of offsets. It sends out numerous “chicks” on long stolons that spread and trail beautifully around the mother plant, making it especially attractive in containers, rock gardens, troughs, and raised succulent displays.

Growing Information

• Species: Sempervivum kosaninii
• Foliage: Green and velvety with deep purple tips
• Seasonal Colors: Green, purple, red & yellow
• Light: Full sun to filtered/partial sun
• Water: Weekly watering during active growth; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Growth Habit: Compact rosette with trailing offsets
• Special Feature: Produces lots of chicks on long stolons
• Cold Hardy: Very frost tolerant

☀️ Sunlight brings out the best colors! Sempervivums need plenty of outdoor sunlight to maintain a tight rosette and develop their strongest seasonal colors. Color will naturally vary throughout the year depending on temperature, sunlight, and growing conditions.

Sempervivums thrive in gritty, well-draining soil and containers with drainage holes. They do most of their growing during spring and summer and appreciate regular watering during active growth. They are incredibly frost hardy and can happily overwinter beneath a blanket of snow.

Shipping Information

You will receive a well-rooted, actively growing plant in a 4-inch pot. We ship this Sempervivum in its pot to help protect the roots during transit. Some soil may be removed from the pot for safe shipping.

🌱 Easy to grow, cold hardy, colorful, and prolific—Sempervivum kosaninii is a wonderful addition to any Hens & Chicks collection!