Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart'
Best low-maintenance succulent for gardeners seeking vibrant, frost-hardy ground cover.
Discover the Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart,' a captivating succulent known for its vibrant red rosettes tinged with silvery green. This perennial thrives in full sun, maintaining its tight form and brilliant color. It prefers gritty, well-draining soil and is exceptionally frost hardy, making it ideal for various climates. Its low-maintenance nature and ease of propagation through offsets make it a perfect choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to add unique texture and color to beds, borders, or ground cover.
$16.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-61%
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SKU
27462
Who it's for
- Gardeners in regions with harsh, freezing winter climates
- Designers seeking vibrant, year-round color contrast in landscapes
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant greenery
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, moisture-retentive clay soils
- Beginners who might be alarmed by natural monocarpic life cycles
- Impatient landscapers needing immediate, dense ground cover
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Succulent nature ensures survival through extended periods of dry weather.
Winter Hardiness
Robust performance across zones three through eight guarantees seasonal reliability.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention once established in well-draining soil.
Visual Impact
Striking red rosettes provide immediate, high-contrast texture to garden beds.
Propagation Ease
Readily produces offsets for effortless expansion throughout the landscape.
Growth Habit
Maintains a tight, compact form that resists leggy, unkempt growth.
Key Specs
SKU
27462
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
4 in
Mature Width
8 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Foliage Color
Dark Green, Medium Green, Red, Rose
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Features
- Striking bright red rosettes with silvery tips
- Maintains tight form in full sun
- Thrives in gritty, well-draining soils
- Incredibly frost hardy
- Easy care for novice gardeners
- Propagates easily from offsets
- Suitable for beds and borders
- Excellent ground cover option
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Sempervivum 'Ruby Heart' upon arrival, noting the plants are robust, well rooted, and expertly packaged. The primary delight centers on its striking aesthetic design; the deep ruby coloration and compact rosette shape exceed expectations, providing immediate visual impact in rock gardens or containers. Reviewers frequently highlight its hardiness and ease of establishment, confirming it is a reliable, low maintenance choice that offers excellent value for its unique beauty.
Know before you buy
This succulent requires full sun to maintain its tight, compact rosette shape and vibrant red coloration. If planted in too much shade, the plant may stretch out and lose its signature color intensity.
It thrives in gritty, well-draining soil. If your garden soil is heavy or clay-based, amend it with sand or gravel to ensure proper drainage and prevent root rot.
Yes, the 'Ruby Heart' is exceptionally frost hardy and is suitable for hardiness zones 3 through 8. It is well-adapted to survive cold winters, making it a reliable perennial choice for many regions.
This plant produces small offsets, often called 'chicks,' around the base of the main 'hen' rosette. You can easily remove these offsets and replant them in well-draining soil to grow new plants.
Since each plant reaches a mature width of about 8 inches, you should space them approximately 6 to 8 inches apart if you want them to eventually form a dense, continuous carpet.
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