| Sempervivum 'Gold Nugget' | USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Chick Charms® Gold Nugget™ Hens And Chicks is primarily valued in the garden for its distinctive form, with the flower stalks towering over the foliage. It features tiny panicles of pink flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive succulent pointy leaves emerge light green in spring, turning gold in colour with showy cherry red variegation and tinges of orange. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of burgundy and gold in the fall.
Chick Charms® Gold Nugget™ Hens And Chicks is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Chick Charms Series
Common Name: Hens & Chicks, House Leek
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| More About Chick Charms® Gold Nugget™ Hens and Chicks |
| Height: 3-4 inches |
Spread: 3-4 inches |
Flower Colour: Orange, Green Shades |
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Hens & Chicks need plenty of outdoor sunlight to show their best colors and maintain a tight rosette form. They thrive in gritty, well-draining soils and pots with drainage holes. They produce new offsets or "chicks" on stolons. These chicks can be left to form tidy clusters or removed to share and transplant. Sempervivum do most of their growing in the spring and summer, and will thrive with weekly watering and afternoon shade if temperatures exceed 80F. They are incredibly frost hardy and will happily overwinter under an insulating blanket of snow. Protect from heavy rains and standing water to prevent rot. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
