RedCrocus Sempervivum Chick Charms Gold Crown Live Hens-and-Chicks Succulent, Hardy Outdoor, Drought-Tolerant, Great for Rock Gardens, Containers & Fairy Gardens 4" Pot
RedCrocus Sempervivum Chick Charms Gold Crown Live Hens-and-Chicks Succulent, Hardy Outdoor, Drought-Tolerant, Great for Rock Gardens, Containers & Fairy Gardens 4" Pot
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Sempervivum — Chick Charms Gold Crown
A luminous hens-and-chicks with gold to chartreuse rosettes that blush peachy rose in cool weather. Tough, drought-smart, and charmingly colony-forming.
Description
Chick Charms Gold Crown is a standout sempervivum prized for its vibrant, golden-lime rosettes that intensify with cool spring and autumn temperatures, often blushing with peach and rose tones at the tips. Each “hen” slowly forms offsets (“chicks”) to create a tight, textural mat that’s perfect for rock crevices, troughs, and modern succulent bowls.
Like all hens-and-chicks, Gold Crown is fully hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives on neglect provided drainage is sharp. Rosettes are monocarpic—after blooming with starry pink flowers in summer, the flowering rosette will fade, leaving offsets to carry the clump forward.
Suggested Uses
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Containers & Troughs Design striking, low-care bowls or long window boxes with gritty soil and top-dressed gravel. -
Rock & Gravel Gardens Nestle into crevices, stone walls, and gravel beds where drainage is excellent. -
Green Roofs & Xeriscapes Ideal for sunny, low-water plantings that value tough, shallow-rooted species. -
Edging & Fairy Gardens Compact rosettes make charming edging, step-stone fillers, and miniature garden accents.
Design tip: Pair Gold Crown with cool-toned stones and deep green companions to make the gold foliage glow.
Plant Details
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Botanical NameSempervivum- Chick Charms Gold Crown
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Common NameSempervivum- Chick Charms (Hens-and-Chicks)
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Size & GrowthRosettes 3–5 in wide; clumps to 8–12 in across; 2–4 in tall. Offsets freely to form colonies.
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Hardiness ZonesUSDA 3–9 (excellent winter hardiness with sharp drainage).
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Foliage TypeEvergreen succulent rosettes; gold to chartreuse with seasonal peach-rose blush.
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Bloom TimeEarly–mid summer; starry pink flowers on 6–8 in stalks. Note: rosettes are monocarpic.
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Growth RateModerate; offsets (chicks) produced spring through fall.
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Light RequirementsFull sun (6+ hrs) for best color; light afternoon shade in very hot climates.
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Attracts PollinatorsYes — flowers draw bees and beneficial hoverflies.
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Indoor FriendlyBest outdoors; can be kept short‑term indoors in a bright, cool window with excellent airflow.
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Container FriendlyExcellent in troughs, shallow bowls, and vertical planters with superb drainage.
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Deer ResistantYes — generally unpalatable to deer and rabbits.
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Pet WarningNon-toxic to cats and dogs; ingestion may cause mild stomach upset — discourage nibbling.
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FragrantNo — foliage and blooms are not notably fragrant.
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Cut FlowerNot typically used for cutting; blooms are decorative but short-lived when cut.
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Grows Well WithGrows Well With Sedum, Delosperma, Thyme, Armeria, Dianthus, pair with gravel or tufa stone.
Care Tips
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Planting InstructionsPlant with the base of the rosette at the soil surface; never bury the crown. Space 6–8 in apart. Provide fast drainage and a mineral mulch (grit or small gravel).
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Soil MoistureWater deeply, then allow soil to fully dry. Drought-tolerant once established; avoid prolonged wetness, especially in cold weather.
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Soil TypeGritty, sharply drained mix: 50–70% mineral content (pumice, perlite, coarse sand, small gravel) blended with lean potting soil.
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HumidityPrefers low humidity and good airflow; avoid crowded, stagnant indoor environments.
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Pruning InstructionsGently remove dried lower leaves and spent bloom stalks. After flowering, remove the mother rosette and re-set offsets to refresh the clump.
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Winter CareFully hardy; keep the crown dry and well-drained. For containers, elevate pots and remove saucers to prevent winter waterlogging.
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Planting DepthSet so the base of the rosette sits just above the soil; cover roots entirely but leave leaves exposed.
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FertilizationFeed sparingly, if at all. A light spring dose of low‑nitrogen fertilizer at 1/4 strength is sufficient. Excess nutrients reduce color and hardiness.
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Special CareTop-dress with grit to keep leaves clean; rotate containers for even sun color. Watch for overwatering and vine weevil; remove crowded offsets to maintain form.
Watering rule of thumb: When in doubt, don’t. Let soil dry completely between waterings—especially in cool seasons.
