Glacier Blue Hens and Chicks

Glacier Blue Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum Chick Charms Giants 'Glacier Blue')

Glacier Blue Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum Chick Charms Giants 'Glacier Blue') is a striking, extra-large succulent known for its icy blue rosettes, massive growth, and excellent drought tolerance. As part of the Chick Charms� Giants series, this variety features significantly larger rosettes than traditional Sempervivum, making it a stunning focal point in rock gardens, green roofs, and container plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Glacier Blue' forms giant, symmetrical rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves in a cool blue-green hue, often with subtle hints of lavender or silver. This unique coloration intensifies in full sun and may take on slight pink or purple tones in cooler temperatures. With its vigorous offset production, this variety spreads rapidly, creating a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover. In mid-to-late summer, mature rosettes produce tall flower stalks topped with clusters of pink star-shaped blooms, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This variety grows 6 to 8 inches tall and spreads up to 12 inches per rosette, with offsets continuing to expand its presence in the garden.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best foliage color and compact growth.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; requires minimal watering.
• Humidity: Prefers dry to moderate humidity; avoid excessive moisture.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9, making it highly adaptable.

Ideal Uses

• Rock Gardens: Provides cool-toned contrast and structure.
• Green Roofs: Thrives in dry, exposed conditions.
• Groundcover: Forms a low-maintenance, weed-suppressing mat.
• Container Plantings: Stunning in trough gardens and patio displays.
• Crevice and Wall Plantings: Tucks into tight spaces with minimal soil.

Low Maintenance Care

Glacier Blue Hens and Chicks is a resilient, easy-care perennial that thrives with minimal attention.

• Watering: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings.
• Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks and older rosettes as they naturally die off.
• Fertilizing: Minimal fertilization required; thrives in lean soils.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits.
• Winter Care: Cold hardy and evergreen; retains its structure and unique color year-round.

Why Choose Glacier Blue Hens and Chicks?

Glacier Blue Hens and Chicks offers an extraordinary combination of large rosettes, cool-toned foliage, and effortless care, making it an excellent choice for xeriscapes, borders, and container plantings.

• Large, Icy Blue-Green Rosettes: Provides a unique color contrast.
• Rapid Offsetting Growth: Quickly fills in spaces.
• Attracts Pollinators: Summer flowers provide nectar for bees and butterflies.
• Drought Tolerant: Thrives in dry soils with minimal care.
• Cold Hardy and Evergreen: Maintains structure and color year-round.

For oversized rosettes, striking blue hues, and year-round beauty, Glacier Blue Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum Chick Charms Giants 'Glacier Blue') is an outstanding choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and container plantings.