Bernstein Sempervivum Hens & Chicks Succulent – 4 Inch Pot

Bernstein is a distinctive Sempervivum originally hybridized at the Botanical Garden Tübingen in Germany. Its rosettes feature sharply pointed, fleshy bronze-gold leaves with centers that glow green — and in certain weather conditions, the leaf tips flush a warm red. A truly eye-catching variety that brings warm metallic tones to any garden or collection.

Like all Sempervivums, Bernstein naturally produces offsets (“chicks”) on stolons that can be left to form tidy clusters or removed to transplant or share. Incredibly frost hardy — down to -20°F — and happy to overwinter under a blanket of snow.

Plant Details

• Shape: Rosette with sharply pointed leaves
• Hardiness Zones: 3–8 (frost hardy to -20°F)
• Color: Bronze-gold with green centers; red-flushed tips in cool weather

Growing Requirements

• Light: Full sun for best color and tight rosette form
• Water: Weekly in spring and summer; allow soil to dry between waterings. Provide afternoon shade if temps exceed 80°F.
• Soil: Well-draining, gritty soil; pots with drainage holes work best

Benefits

• Frost hardy to -20°F
• Drought tolerant
• Deer resistant
• Pollinator friendly — attracts bees and butterflies
• Pet safe
• Great for rock gardens, containers, groundcover, and indoor use
• Easy, low-maintenance care

Shipped in a 4-inch pot, ready to plant or display.