
Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water.
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This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring.

It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. Eye-catching as a groundcover or accent in a rock garden or container. Big clusters of deep pink flowers develop above the foliage. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. With a super compact habit and fantastic, color-retentive, cherry red foliage, this unique succulent is perfect for waterwise landscapes or patios. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Great mass planted on slopes, green roof systems or as a ground cover in other sunny areas. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Cherry Tart Sedum forms a low, compact mound of fleshy, dark cherry-red rounded leaves, bearing clusters of deep pink flowers in fall. It has no significant negative characteristics.Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop is recommended for the following landscape applications Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity extending to 10 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches.

It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Jest odporny na susz, ale nie na nadmiar wody, dlatego najlepiej jest go nawodni, gdy ziemia jest sucha, cakowicie sucha to znaczy, jeli na przykad znajduje si w doniczce, kiedy j podniesiesz, powiniene zauway, e way znacznie mniej ni wieo podlana. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Musisz podlewa swój Sedum Sunsparkler Cherry Tart sporadycznie. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. The groundcover type of Stonecrop is the perfect size for growing at the front of a sunny border or for edging pathways.
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Part of the SUNSPARKLER Series from Chris Hansen. Great mass planted on slopes, green roof systems or as a groundcover in other sunny areas. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop is a dense herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. It forms a low, compact mound of fleshy, dark cherry-red rounded leaves, bearing clusters of deep pink flowers in fall. Its attractive succulent round leaves emerge olive green in spring, turning cherry red in color throughout the season. Drought tolerant.Other Names: Autumn Stonecrop, Showy StonecropĪ compact upright stonecrop with large clusters of deep pink flowers held atop distinct dark cherry red succulent foliage a drought-tolerant perennial that does best in poor soils a colorful groundcover or feature in containers or rock gardensĬherry Tart Stonecrop features showy clusters of hot pink star-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to mid fall. Does well in large rock gardens where the plants can be given room to spread. Foliage sometimes develops beautiful amber tones in the autumn and winter. Plants may be pruned back at any time if they get too large. When planted in containers or on a wall this develops a beautiful cascading habit. (Needles) Clusters of yellow starry flowers appear during the summer. It forms a trailing mat of succulent golden-yellow leaves.

Reflexum Gold Sedum is a terrific low evergreen ground cover for sunny areas with poor dry soil. Plant as an accent or cover the whole hillside. The rest of the varieties can be grown for their textures and colors. The one that likes shade or morning sun is Ogon.
