Sempervivum SUPERSEMP 'Ruby'
Best low-maintenance succulent for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round landscape color.
Introducing the Sempervivum SUPERSEMP™ 'Ruby', a striking succulent perennial that forms dense mats and maintains its vibrant red color year-round. This variety features extra-large rosettes, growing up to 8 by 8 inches, which create a captivating display, especially when planted in full sun. It offers excellent drought tolerance and low maintenance, making it ideal for xeriscapes, groundcover, edging, or containers. Blooming with delicate pink, star-shaped flowers in mid to late summer, this hardy plant provides continuous visual interest and structure throughout all seasons, including winter.
$24.95
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Category Rank
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Genus
Sempervivum
/ Sempervivum
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round landscape color
- Homeowners living in regions with extreme temperature fluctuations
- Busy individuals wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant greenery
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, moisture-retaining clay soils
- Designers looking for plants with significant vertical height
- Gardeners unwilling to monitor for potential pest infestations
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering requirements.
Winter Hardiness
Reliably survives harsh winters down to Zone 3 temperatures.
Visual Impact
Large rosettes and consistent red hues provide year-round garden structure.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little attention once established in the landscape.
Growth Habit
Forms dense, uniform mats that effectively suppress competing weeds.
Container Versatility
Compact size makes it a perfect candidate for decorative patio pots.
Key Specs
Genus
Sempervivum
Variety
'Ruby'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
8 in
Mature Width
8 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Bloom Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Red
Features
- Vibrant red color year-round
- Extra-large rosettes form dense clusters
- Excellent drought tolerance
- Low maintenance required
- Hardy to Zone 3
- Ideal for xeriscapes
- Provides all-season interest
- Adds geometric landscape structure
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Sempervivum 'Ruby' upon arrival. Plants are often larger and more vibrant than expected, with a striking deep ruby coloration offering reliable year round visual interest. Reviewers highlight the plant's impressive hardiness and low maintenance needs, confirming it thrives easily in various climates and soil conditions. This combination of superior aesthetics and dependable performance makes it a highly recommended choice for rock gardens and containers.
Know before you buy
Yes, this succulent is bred to maintain its vibrant red foliage year-round, even through the winter months. It provides consistent color and structure in the garden when most other perennials have gone dormant.
For the most intense red coloration, plant your Sempervivum in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, the color may shift toward a greener hue if it does not get enough direct light.
Absolutely. The 'Ruby' is hardy down to Zone 3, making it an excellent choice for regions with harsh winters. It is a very resilient perennial that thrives in a wide range of climates from Zone 3 through Zone 8.
Once established, this plant is highly drought-tolerant and requires very little supplemental water. It is ideal for xeriscaping, as it prefers well-draining soil and can easily suffer if kept in consistently wet or boggy conditions.
Yes, its compact, geometric growth habit makes it perfect for containers, troughs, or rock gardens. Ensure you use a well-draining potting mix specifically formulated for succulents to prevent root rot.
Sempervivums, often called 'hens and chicks,' naturally produce offsets or 'chicks' around the main rosette. Over time, these will fill in the surrounding space to form a dense, attractive mat.
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