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Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks

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This product does not ship to: Idaho
Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

6-11 Inches
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

6-18 Inches
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

3 to 8

Chick Charms® Gold Crown Sempervivum is an eye-catching perennial succulent that will add year-round color to your garden! Its unique fleshy leaves are arranged in a rosette; each leaf is a striking red with golden-yellow tips. Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks multiplies abundantly, producing a mat of smaller rosettes around the main plant. It can grow interesting cymes of salmon-colored flowers held above the rosettes in summer.

Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks will form a low-growing, evergreen ground cover in conditions where most other plants fail to grow. It makes an excellent specimen plant for rock gardens, where it can grow in tight spaces between rocks. This low-maintenance perennial is perfect for growing in shallow containers on patios and decks. Its fiery red foliage is a nice contrast to the fleshy green leaves of other succulents in container arrangements. 

Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks Care

Chick Charms® Gold Crown Sempervivum should be planted in full or partial sun. It needs well-drained soil and will flourish in sandy, gravelly, and nutrient-poor soils. Hens and chicks are drought tolerant and do not need much supplemental watering or fertilization. For container planting, a potting soil formulated for succulents works best. 

Because they are monocarpic, Chick Charms® Gold Crown Sempervivum dies after flowering. This is normal, and removing flower stalks as they develop will not prevent the central ‘hen’ from dying. Deadhead once flowering is finished, and carefully remove the dead plant. The offsets will continue to live and propagate themselves after the main plant has flowered and died. 

Since they are shallow rooted, hens and chicks are easy to divide and propagate. Simply pull off an offset by its stem and replant it in a suitable area with room to grow and spread. 

Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks Spacing

Plant Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks 6-12 inches apart so each plant can fill in the space with its offshoots. When growing this succulent in containers, select a pot that is a few inches wider than the diameter of its cluster of rosettes. 

Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Inches
Mature Spread: 8 - 12 Inches
Spacing: 8 - 12 Inches
Habit: Dwarf
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen, Variegated
Foliage Color(s): Red, Yellow
Foliage Description: Deep burgundy petals with bright gold tips
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® Gold Crown Hens and Chicks
Other Name(s): Hen and Chicks
Scientific Name: Sempervivum 'Gold Crown' PPAF
SKU:
SEMGCP
Container Sizes

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.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

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

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

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

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

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

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

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

#3 Pot
#3 Pot
>

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

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

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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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

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