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Sempervivum Chick Charms® 'Gold Nugget'

GOLD NUGGET® Hen-and-Chicks

GOLD NUGGET® Hen-and-Chicks

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • Spring

  • Compact growth
  • Suitable for harsh condition
  • Drought resistant
  • Dense foliage
  • Thick foliage

Sempervivum Chick Charms® 'Gold Nugget', also known as the 'Gold Nugget' houseleek, is a succulent perennial plant distinguished by its fleshy light green leaves with golden yellow edges. 

Foliage and Flowering:

  • Fleshy light green leaves with golden yellow edges
  • Dense and compact rosette arrangement
  • Small pink flowers in summer (not very spectacular)
  • Evergreen foliage that retains its color throughout the winter

An Asset for Your Garden:

  • Perfect for rockeries, walls and green roofs
  • Brings a touch of color and light
  • Creates a striking contrast with other plants
  • Remarkable in pots or containers
  • Tolerates drought and poor soils
  • Requires little maintenance

Care Tips:

  • Plant Sempervivum Chick Charms® 'Gold Nugget' in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
  • Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
  • Fertilization is not necessary.
  • Protect from heavy rains if the plant is potted.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
12 - 18 in.
Spread
8 - 12 in.
Height
4 - 6 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Spreading

Flowering colours:

  • Pink

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Low watering

Maintenance:

  • Easy. No pruning necessary
  • but you can remove wilted leaves as needed.

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained soil
  • Dry

Features

Resistance:

  • Diseases
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Rockeries
  • Borders
  • Containers

Attribute:

  • Heat tolerant

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