3.5 Inch Sempervivum Tip Top Live Plant | Hens and Chicks | Burgundy Succulent | Evergreen Groundcover | Cold Hardy Succulent

Add year-round color to your garden with Sempervivum 'Tip Top', a beautiful Hens and Chicks succulent prized for its striking rosettes that transition from olive green to rich burgundy. This hardy evergreen perennial forms clusters of colorful offsets ("chicks"), creating an attractive, low-growing display that becomes more impressive each season.

Exceptionally easy to grow, 'Tip Top' thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and is an excellent choice for rock gardens, fairy gardens, alpine plantings, containers, and xeriscapes. Its outstanding cold hardiness and drought tolerance make it a favorite for gardeners seeking low-maintenance beauty.

Plant Details
• Botanical Name: Sempervivum 'Tip Top'
• Common Name: Hens and Chicks
• Pot Size: 3.5-Inch Nursery Pot
• Plant Type: Evergreen Succulent Perennial
• Mature Height: Under 3 inches
• Mature Spread: Expands through offsets over time
• Foliage Color: Olive Green to Deep Burgundy
• Growth Habit: Rosette-Forming Groundcover
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Light: Full Sun
• Water: Low; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil

Why You'll Love It
• Beautiful burgundy and olive-green rosettes
• Produces numerous offsets ("chicks")
• Evergreen year-round interest
• Extremely cold hardy
• Drought tolerant and low maintenance
• Excellent for containers and rock gardens
• Perfect for xeriscaping

Perfect For
• Rock Gardens
• Fairy Gardens
• Succulent Collections
• Containers
• Alpine Gardens
• Xeriscapes
• Sunny Borders
• Groundcover Plantings

Companion Plants
Pairs beautifully with:
• Sedum
• Echeveria
• Creeping Thyme
• Lavender
• Yucca
• Delosperma
• Armeria

Plant Care
Grow in sandy, gravelly, or cactus soil with excellent drainage. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings. Plant in full sun for the richest foliage color. Remove offsets to propagate new plants or allow them to spread naturally into attractive colonies. Avoid overwatering, especially during winter dormancy.

Shipping Information
• Ships as a healthy, well-rooted live plant in a 3.5-inch nursery pot.
• Plants are carefully packaged to protect foliage and retain moisture during shipping.
• Plant size and coloration naturally vary by season.
• Shipping may be delayed during periods of extreme heat or freezing temperatures to help protect live plants.

Plant Guarantee
We carefully inspect every plant before shipping. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos of both the plant and its original packaging. We will gladly provide a replacement or refund when appropriate. Minor leaf loss or slight dryness during shipping is normal and plants recover quickly with proper care.

Important Notes
• Living plants naturally vary in color throughout the seasons, often developing deeper burgundy tones in cooler weather.
• Listing photos represent plants at different stages of growth.
• Nursery pot dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer.