Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks Plants
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Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 6 Inches
  • Mature Spread 4 - 6 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Hens and Chicks is a well-loved plant partly because it provides unique color and texture but also because it is possibly the easiest plant to maintain. The Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks really thrives when it is left alone. This hardy succulent has fleshy foliage in a deep red near the center that transitions to light green at the pointed tips. The foliage is a big part of the appeal of this plant, but this beauty also blooms. Enjoy clusters of pinkish-purple flowers at the height of summer.

The Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks is a perennial in USDA growing zones 4 through 8. Use this plant in borders, containers, or as ground cover. The color and texture provide visual interest in a rock garden or mixed perennial bed. Due to the low height, place the Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks near the front of a bed to see and admire these succulents. This plant grows in a rosette formation and will send out offshoots that will develop into new plants. 

Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks Care

As a succulent, Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks need dry conditions, and this plant prefers sandy, rocky soil. Plant in an area that receives full sun and water once a week as needed. Sempervivum‌ is drought-tolerant, so don’t be in a rush to water. The plant has a quick life cycle and will typically die back shortly after it blooms, at which time the nearby offshoots will then take over. Plants that start to show signs of dying can be removed to create more space for the other plants.

This perennial will die back in areas that receive harsh winter weather, but it will grow back in the spring. The plant can be brought indoors to overwinter and grown as a houseplant or stored in a protected area. Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks is not a heavy feeder, and this plant does not require fertilization.

Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks Spacing

The Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks is a compact plant that will reach 4 to 6 inches tall and spread 8 to 10 inches. This plant naturally sends out pups or offshoots that will set roots close to the mother plant. Plants can be moved if they appear too cramped, although more space will become available as older plants die back.

Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 6 Inches
Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Inches
Spacing: 8 - 10 Inches
Habit: Spreading, Trailing
Flower Color(s): Purple, Red
Flower Description: Rose-Purple
Bloom Period: Mid-Summer
Foliage Type: Variegated
Foliage Color(s): Green, Red
Foliage Description: Fleshy Red And Green
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Ruby Heart Hens and Chicks
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: SEMPERVIVUM `RUBY HEART`

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year 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 Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year 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 Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.