- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 5 Inches
- Mature Spread 6 - 8 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
The striking color of the Coral Red Hens & Chicks makes this sempervivum stand out. Growing to around 5 inches tall, its fleshy and pointed leaves are a rich coral red. Tough and easy to grow, the Coral Red Hens & Chicks makes the perfect gift for someone special or to treat yourself!
The dense and compact Coral Red Hens & Chicks looks stunning when grown in a container, rock garden, or edge of a border. A low-maintenance succulent, it needs little ongoing care and is deer tolerant. Hardy in zones 4 to 8, this sempervivum is native to the mountainous regions of southern Europe.
Coral Red Hens & Chicks Care
For the richest color, grow Coral Red Hens & Chicks in fun sun. This succulent prefers a free-draining sandy or rocky substrate. Water hens and chicks when the soil dries out, and avoid wet soils as this can lead to the roots rotting. Fertilizing is not strictly required. However, you can apply a balanced organic feed for succulents in the spring to help replace any lost nutrients.
Minimal pruning, if any, is required for the Coral Red Hens & Chicks. As chicks are produced, you can tease them away and pot them up to grow new plants. Spent hens can be removed after blooming.
Coral Red Hens & Chicks Spacing
The Coral Red Hens & Chicks can grow to 4 to 5 inches tall and 6 to 8 inches wide. For ground cover, plant at a spacing of around 6 to 8 inches or further apart for a more defined appearance.
Coral Red Hens & Chicks Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 4 - 5 Inches |
Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Inches |
Spacing: 6 - 8 Inches |
Habit: Clumping, Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple |
Flower Description: Pinkish Purple Shades |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Type: Evergreen, Variegated |
Foliage Color(s): Red |
Foliage Description: Red Shades |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: N/A |
Container Role: |
Uses: Containers, Groundcovers |
Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Coral Red Hens & Chicks |
Other Name(s): Hens and Chicks |
Scientific Name: Sempervivum 'Coral Red' |
- SKU:
- 1231015452-pc
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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