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Enjoy dependable and consistent color with the Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens and Chicks. Thin leaves are rounded but still come to a pronounced point. The foliage grows in a rosette and gently opens, curving around the previous row. The Sempervivum 'Candied Apple' is a deep maroon color year-round. Some cultivars change color as the seasons change, but the Candied Apple maintains its vivid color.
Feature this Sempervivum cultivar in a rock garden, xeriscape, or mixed bed. Feature this plant near the front of a bed so the showy foliage will be visible. Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens and Chicks make wonderful container plants. Place the container on a patio table, or grow this succulent in a window box so the colorful foliage can be admired up close. Grow hens and chicks in zones 3 through 8.
Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens and Chicks Care
Sempervivums need full sun to thrive and look their best. These drought-tolerant succulents store water in their fleshy leaves and only need to be watered when completely dry. They are not picky about soil quality and do best in average or low-quality soil. Highly fertile soil may cause leggy growth.
The hens send out offshoots known as chicks. Sempervivum hens will fade shortly after the chicks emerge. Remove the parent plant after it starts to decline to make space for the chicks to mature. Move potted plants to a protected area for the winter, but no other special winter care is needed.
Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens and Chicks Spacing
The Sempervivum 'Candied Apple' stands 2 inches tall and 4 to 6 inches wide. Space plants 6 inches apart when filling a container or planting in a bed.
Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens and Chicks Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 2 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 Inches |
| Habit: Dwarf, Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Red |
| Foliage Description: Red Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: 3 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Containers, Groundcovers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Chick Charms |
| Common Name: Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens and Chicks |
| Other Name(s): Hen and Chicks |
| Scientific Name: Sempervivum 'Candied Apple' |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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