Sempervivum 'Round Midnight' Hen & Chicks, 4" Pot Live Plant

Sempervivum ‘Round Midnight’ is a striking succulent plant with a red rosette that shifts to lime green, depending on the season. It’s perfect for adding ever-changing interest to your cold weather garden. These plants are commonly known as Hens & Chicks. Let me tell you a bit more about them!

• What Is Hens and Chicks?

  • Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum spp.) are funky little plants that thrive in gardens. They’re at their best when you’re too busy to tend to the garden frequently. Sometimes referred to as houseleeks, they’re ready to spread leisurely around your garden.
  • The name “Hens and Chicks” comes from the way they grow. The mother plant, called the “hen,” produces smaller rosettes, known as the “chicks,” on long stolons.
  • The Latin name Sempervivum means “always living,” which is fitting because these hardy plants can thrive even in challenging environments. They’ve been cultivated for a long time and originated in southern Europe and northern Africa. 

• Growing Tips:

  • Sunlight: Hens and Chicks need plenty of outdoor sunlight to show their best colors and maintain a tight rosette form.
  • Soil: They thrive in gritty, well-draining soil and pots with drainage holes.
  • Propagation: Although it’s possible to grow them from seed, it’s more practical to collect chicks from a producing hen to propagate.

So, if you’re looking for an interesting and low-maintenance addition to your garden, Sempervivum ‘Round Midnight’ might be just what you need!