Hen and chicks -- who knew?

[Smart Red]

Who knew there were over 30 varieties of hen and chicks? Certainly not me!
This is the garden site that has my number.

"Hello, my name is Smart Red and I am addicted to gardening."

 

[Smart Red]

Okay, I opened my eyes to look. Many of the varieties are actually sedum. I knew there were many, many sedum varieties. Still, I need a collection of hen and chicks for the rock garden I want behind the workshop.

 

[Carol Dee]

Cool, I especially like the assorted color collection.

 

[KD_Olive]

I thought hen and chicks are illegal to grow? I hope I'm wrong, because they're fantastically beautiful and I'd love to grow some myself!

 

[aftermidnight]

Red, have a look at this catalog https://simplysucculents.com/online-catalog/
I have a few Sempervivums and Sedums and some of the tender succulents, I visit a little garden center (W.I.G.) on the mainland each spring that specializes in succulents, they have an extensive selection of hens and chicks, sedums and the more tender succulents. A few examples of their plantings






This last picture is a basket I put together with their starter plants. I have quite a few of the tender succulents I keep in the greenhouse, be careful they are VERY addictive.

Annette

 

[KD_Olive]

Well, imagine my embarrassment! I thought you guys were talking about this kind of hen and chicks. Hahaha

!!!

 

[baymule]

Many years ago I grew hens and chicks in my flower beds. I think maybe I should bookmark this link. I will have to build flower beds, but eventually I would like to have a pretty yard.

 

[Nyboy]

A client gave me a pot of hens and chicks from her garden. I never got around to planting them,for at least 10 years they live in that pot. I wonder what happen to them?

 

[so lucky]

All of the hens and chicks I have had over the years eventually died out. Some that were supposed to be winter hardy weren't.

 

[catjac1975]

All so beautiful!