Description

Full sun, deer, rabbit, and drought resistant, zone 4

Sempervivum ‘Autumn Apple’ 

Pot size: 3/4″

Part of the Chick Charms collection of Hens and Chicks. Known to be a collector’s plant, extremely drought tolerant, and has beautiful coloration. Not only is the Autumn Apple big in size, but also big in its coloring. It forms a large rosette that will get to 8 inches. In cooler temperatures the Autumn Apple is a candy apple red, and can also range from olive green, fiery red, and brilliant gold tones. In the Summer may sprout blooms that are pink.

Sempervivums are comprised of one large rosette called the “hen” which will then sprout many smaller rosettes around it called the “chicks”. As the plants age, the hen may die out and be replaced by the chicks. Plants can be easily divided and replanted. Particularly used for borders, containers, rock gardens, or as ground-covering. Sempervivums are monocarpic.

Prefers soil that is dry and well-drained. Will be drought tolerant once established. Heat tolerant and actually prefers poor soil (neutral or alkaline soil), over soil that is too rich or heavy clay. The Autumn Red has a medium growth rate. Gets to heights of 2-3 inches and a spread of 12 inches. Surprisingly cold hardy, Sempervivums need little maintenance once established, and will survive near total neglect.