Sempervivum ‘Icicle’
Hen-and-chicks |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.490.390
Among the easiest plants to grow, Hen-and-chicks tolerate heat, drought and neglect with style. Useful in rock gardens, container garden of all types, rooftop gardens and rock walls. Hundreds of varieties exist. All types form a low cushion or carpet of fleshy leaves, tiny new plants appearing in a circle around the mother in the middle. This selection has medium-sized rosettes of grey-green with a red backing on each leaf, and charming cobweb hairs. Short spikes of pastel flowers appear in summer. Easily increased by just removing the small baby rosettes and replanting in a new location at almost any time. After flowering, the mother rosette dies to leave room for the chicks: remove this by tugging gently at the base of the bloom stem.
Further details for
Sempervivum ‘Icicle’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Light Pink
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green Red Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Massed
Flower Head Size Small
Height 10-20 cm 4-8 inches
Spread 15-30 cm 6-12 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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