green velvet succulent Sempervivum Crimson Velvet - Hardy Hens & Chicks, Cold Hardy Succulent

green velvet succulent Sempervivum Crimson Velvet - Hardy Hens & Chicks, Cold Hardy SucculentDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness Sempervivum Crimson Velvet (Ford) forms a compact rosette with narrow, pointed leaves showing a mix of lime green and deep crimson tones. Throughout the year, the rosette can develop a variable layer of soft, silvery fuzz, adding texture and visual depth. This cultivar offsets frequently and can quickly form a neat, spreading clump under favorable outdoor conditions. Sempervivum plants originate from mountainous

• Description
• Light/Soil/Water
• Hardiness

• Sempervivum ‘Crimson Velvet’ (Ford) forms a compact rosette with narrow, pointed leaves showing a mix of lime green and deep crimson tones. Throughout the year, the rosette can develop a variable layer of soft, silvery fuzz, adding texture and visual depth. This cultivar offsets frequently and can quickly form a neat, spreading clump under favorable outdoor conditions.
  
  Sempervivum plants originate from mountainous regions of Europe, where they are adapted to bright sun, rocky soils, and cold winters. ‘Crimson Velvet’ performs best outdoors, maintaining tight rosette form and strong coloration through seasonal changes.
  
  
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  Full sun to partial sun
  
  Gritty, well-draining soil is essential. Use a cactus and succulent mix with 50%-70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.
  
  Water infrequently. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid letting water sit in the rosette to prevent rot.
  
  Non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (Pet-friendly).
  
  
• Zones 5-10