Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun

(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

6-11 Inches

Mature Spread

6-11 Inches

Growing Zones

3 to 8

The large green-edged pink leaves make Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks stand out. This Sempervivum is larger than most, as hens can grow to an impressive size of 10 inches across. Tough and easy to grow, the Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks makes a perfect gift. 

Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks is drought tolerant, adaptable, and low maintenance. Furthermore, it is even deer and rabbit resistant. This succulent is not bothered by cold temperatures, and is well suited to growing in zones 3 to 8. Chick Charms® are ideal for growing in a container both indoors and outdoors. 

Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks Care

The Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks is adaptable and grows well in full sun to partial shade. It does however require excellent drainage, thriving in gritty or rocky soil. Being drought tolerant, watering is only required when the soil is dry. Hens and chicks are light feeders and do not require fertilizing. Nevertheless, a very diluted general-purpose fertilizer can be applied sparingly during the growing season if desired. 

Once the hen flowers, it will die back and can be removed. Any flowering stems can be pruned away after they have faded. As chicks appear, they can be repotted to form new plants. 

Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks Spacing

Over time, the Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens and Chicks can reach 3 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches across. Allow multiple plants a spacing of 10 to 12 inches.