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Sempervivum Chick Charms® Berry Blues™
Berry Blues™ Hens & Chicks
- » Silvery blue pointed leaves, rosy-pink in cooler weather
- » Drought tolerant
- » Evergreen
- » Attracts bees and butterflies
- » Deer and rabbit resistant
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:Chick Charms®
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:2-4 in
- Spread:4-6 in
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades
Thick blue-grey leaves will remind you of a miniature desert Agave. Spiked leaves form a compact ball of blue leaves that thrives in the colder gardens or containers of the north. Part of the fun and collectible series, Chick Charms®, irresistible little charmers that were selected by breeder Chris Hansen for vigor, longevity of color, uniqueness of color, resistance to summer root-rot, and heavy baby-chick production. We love them because they look great in the garden or on the patio, and are NEVER boring! Add color and texture to any sunny spot with these care-free Chicks!
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sempervivum Chick Charms® Berry Blues™
Performs best in full sun in sandy, extremely well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Drought tolerant once established. Many 'Chicks' can be seen outside the main rosettes of foliage in late spring. These can be left untouched or removed and rooted in other parts of the landscape.