Sempervivum 'Red Wings'
Best low-maintenance succulent for gardeners seeking easy propagation and winter hardiness.
Meet the Sempervivum 'Red Wings' (Ford), a striking Hens and Chicks succulent featuring a large rosette with vibrant red and green coloring. Its unique appearance is defined by long, narrow leaves fringed with cilia. This variety is known for producing many offsets, or "chicks," in the spring, making propagation simple. For optimal color and a tight form, 'Red Wings' requires plenty of outdoor sunlight and thrives in gritty, well-draining soil. It is incredibly frost hardy, surviving cold down to Zone 5, but protect it from heavy rains and standing water to prevent rot. This plant ships in a 2.0" Pot.
$6.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 2999
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-75%
Below average
Product Size
2.0
/ " Pot
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, year-round visual interest
- Cold-climate residents needing winter-hardy succulent options
- Busy homeowners wanting low-effort, fast-spreading ground cover
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring plants that maintain a permanent, unchanging structure
- Pest-averse growers wanting to avoid hidden soil-borne infestations
- Shady-garden owners expecting consistent, vibrant red foliage
Performance breakdown
Frost Hardiness
Withstands freezing temperatures down to Zone 5 with remarkable resilience.
Propagation Ease
Prolific offset production makes expanding your collection effortless.
Visual Impact
Striking red and green hues create a vibrant focal point.
Maintenance Requirements
Low-effort care once established in well-draining, gritty soil.
Pet Safety
Non-toxic composition ensures peace of mind for households with pets.
Growth Rate
Steady development that rewards patience with a mature, tight rosette.
Key Specs
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Maximum Rosette Size
5"-6"
Maximum Height
Under 3"
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 5 through Zone 10
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Full Sun
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom
Seasonality
Winter Dormant Partial
Features
- Large red and green rosette form
- Distinctive long, narrow leaves
- Produces large quantities of offsets
- Incredibly frost hardy (Zones 5-10)
- Easy to propagate
- Pet safe
- Needs full sun for best color
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the exceptional quality and striking design of the Sempervivum 'Red Wings'. Reviewers consistently report receiving robust, vibrant plants that often exceed expectations in size. The variety's signature deep red tips contrasting with the green base are highly praised for maintaining their beauty immediately after arrival. Customers value the meticulous packaging that ensures plants arrive undamaged and ready for planting. The overall consensus highlights the excellent value derived from receiving hardy, true to type specimens that establish quickly. This reliable quality and stunning aesthetic make it a highly recommended purchase for all succulent enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
This succulent needs plenty of direct, outdoor sunlight to develop and maintain its deep red tones. If kept in too much shade, the plant will likely turn mostly green and may lose its tight, compact rosette shape.
Yes, Sempervivum 'Red Wings' is non-toxic and safe for both cats and dogs. It is a great choice if you are looking for pet-friendly greenery for your garden or patio.
This variety produces many offsets, or 'chicks,' which can be easily separated from the main 'hen' once they are about an inch in diameter. Simply snip the connecting stolon and replant the chick in well-draining, gritty soil to start a new plant.
Yes, 'Red Wings' is very frost hardy and can survive temperatures down to Zone 5. As long as the soil is well-draining and the plant is protected from standing water or heavy winter rains, it will thrive outdoors through the winter.
It requires a gritty, well-draining soil mix to prevent root rot. If you are planting in a container, use a cactus or succulent potting mix and ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.
The main rosette can reach a diameter of 5 to 6 inches, while the plant itself stays low to the ground, typically growing under 3 inches in height.
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