Chick Charms® GIANTS Emerald Explosion PPAF Hardy Succulent

Cute Chick Charms® GIANTS Emerald Explosion PPAF Hardy Succulent (Sempervivum x 'Emerald Explosion') is a lovely spikey and symmetrical succulent with gorgeous two-tone fleshy leaves! The edges have soft, fine-textured hairs along each leaves edge.

But the real show of Emerald Explosion is the vibrant burgundy-red and green foliage! Slow-growing and orderly rosettes that grow to a maximum of 3 inches in height but can reach 6 - 9 inches wide! Your neighbors are sure to stop and investigate this plant's pointed leaves that form elegant concentric circles from its center. Its rosette shape isn't the only thing that makes this succulent fascinating!

These Hardy Succulents are surprisingly hardy outdoors throughout USDA growing zones 3 through 9, they are excellent container plants outdoors, and some even like to sneak one indoors in a sunny window as a xeric houseplant. When in bloom, a pinkish flower forms upon a slender stem in the summer, and rises a couple of inches above the rosette for pollinators and your enjoyment!

Planting and Application:

Sempervivum are colorful for your Rock garden and crevice gardens in rock walls! They form pups from the sides and from dense colonies like Hens-and-Chicks! These are fantastic xeric little plants and groundcovers that can be grouped and massed for vivid color at the front of the garden.

Pot up in a fancy container, mix with other succulents, or group together for the biggest color show! Use a decorative pot or strawberry pot, or even a hanging planter on your porch, patio or balcony garden! Even indoors as houseplants, these little plants are gorgeous little accents! Try potting up in a container, Kokedama, or display on a wall or desk!

• Symmetrical Rosettes of Burgundy & Green
• Low Growing, Clump-Forming & Spreading
• Slow & Steady Growth
• Great in Containers & Planters - Indoors & Out
• Groundcover, Crevice & Rock Gardens, Xeric & Garden Edging

#ProPlantTips for Care:

These Hardy Succulent plants are xeric because they store water in their leaves, but they still need water to thrive. During the summer heat, they will need to be watered more frequently. Allow plants to dry out slightly between waterings, but don't overwater. Plant in full sun outside and bright indirect sun indoors. Although Sempervivum plants can go without a lot of watering, they are most stunning when fertilized and watered once their soil becomes dry. Move your containers or protect in-ground plants to keep them out of heavy, extended periods of rain.

Overwintering & Maintaining Hardy Succulents

Sempervivum produces its own babies after only 1 season, gradually replacing themselves over time every few years. After 3 years and having produced many baby plants, a Sempervivum grows a tall center stalk that blooms before the plant dies. Every few years divide your clumps and remove the old, less vigorous rosettes that have flowered that summer in late autumn to keep the plant rejuvenated and the clumps clean.

Although winter hardy, the key to success is sharply drained soil and protection from a site that will receive too much water. Sometimes your container-grown Sempervivum will appreciate moving the pots against the east side of the house during winter which will help reduce the water in late fall and winter.

• Full Sun & Bright Indirect Indoors
• Low Water Needs
• Fast Draining Soil
• Clean Mounds As Needed
• Protect In Winter & From Heavy Rain

Lovely two-tone Sempervivum Chick Charms® GIANTS Emerald Explosion PPAF Hardy Succulent add grace and beauty to your gardens indoors and out! Order this burgundy and green stunner today at NatureHills.com!