Hens and chicks 'Dark Beauty'

Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty' impresses with large, deep burgundy to dark purple rosettes that create bold contrasts in sunny plantings. The ornamental foliage remains attractive throughout the year and develops changing colour tones with the seasons. Pink flowers rise on upright stems in summer. This hardy variety is ideal for rock gardens, alpine troughs, and green roofs.

Watering and Care

Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty' is highly drought tolerant and requires very little water once established. Water lightly after planting until the roots have developed, then allow rainfall to provide most of its moisture needs. Avoid wet soils and poor drainage.

Maintenance

This hardy succulent requires minimal maintenance. Remove spent flower stalks and dead rosettes when necessary. Offsets develop naturally around the parent plant, gradually creating attractive clusters.

Location

Plant in full sun with sharply drained soil. Bright sunlight enhances the rich dark coloration of the foliage and keeps the rosettes compact and healthy.

Tip

Use this variety in gravel gardens or alpine containers where its dramatic foliage color can serve as a striking focal point.

Sempervivum 'Dark Beauty' stands out with deep green to reddish leaves and delicate blooms, enhancing flower beds, rock gardens, and containers in summer. Especially decorative in rock gardens or as an accent plant.

The blooms attract insects, providing lively accents.