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Echeveria 'Big Red' - Big Red Hen and Chicks

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Echeveria 'Big Red' is a radiant addition to any landscape, aptly named for its oversized rosettes of lush, red-tinted leaves, originating from the Cacti & Succulent family. Serving vibrant visuals year-round, and affectionately known as Big Red Hen and Chicks, its presence infuses any space brought into with an unmissable infusion of color. Known for its immaculate drought-tolerance, it thrives under full sun to partial shade, manifesting its most intense hues under bright sunny conditions. Come summer, you're rewarded with tall spikes bearing bell-shaped flowers, in captivating shades of yellow-orange that further enhance its visual appeal. As versatile as it is vivid, it's suitable for well-drained, rocky soils and thrives as ground cover, or can steal the spotlight in container gardens. With its low water usage, this plant adds flair without demanding fuss, truly towering as an embodiment of both aesthetic charm and practical resilience.

  • Size: Varies - often used for ground cover
  • Flowers: Bell-shaped, yellow-orange flowers in summer
  • Foliage: Large rosettes of fleshy, red-tinted leaves
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil preference: Thrives in well-drained soil
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