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Krebs Desert Bloom Hens And Chicks
Sempervivum 'Krebs 2'
Pronunciation: sem-per-VEE-vum
SKU #06561
This handsome, mounding succulent adds exotic texture and color wherever it is featured. Foliage coloration can fluctuate with green and deep purple-red tones seasonally. Clumping rosettes make an excellent waterwise groundcover when planted en masse. Well-suited to containers and rock gardens. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Slow growing; rosettes form clump 4 to 8 in. tall, spreading to 12 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Occasional pink flowers in summer. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining, gravelly or rocky soils. Color may fluctuate seasonally. Best color in full sun; shelter from harsh sun exposure in hottest summer regions. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates moderate drought. Avoid excess winter moisture. Fertilize sparingly. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Occasional pink flowers in summer. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Sedum (Sedum); Ice Plant (Delosperma); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in lean, fast-draining, gravelly or rocky soils. Color may fluctuate seasonally. Best color in full sun; shelter from harsh sun exposure in hottest summer regions. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates moderate drought. Avoid excess winter moisture. Fertilize sparingly. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.