Coral Reef Chinese Sedum

Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef'

Pronunciation: SEE-dum te-TRAK-tee-num
SKU #06987
5-8

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This mat-forming succulent turns a showy bronze and burgundy color in fall. Trailing stems hold round leaves that form rosettes at the tips. Starry white to pale pink flowers dot the foliage in late summer, followed by russet seed capsules for year-round interest. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 in. tall, spreading 12 in. wide.

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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorBronze
Companion PlantsTickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Yarrow (Achillea); Basket of Gold (Alyssum saxatilis); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care InstructionsThrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Space 8 to 12 inches apart as groundcover. Fertilize sparingly.
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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorBronze
Companion PlantsTickseed (Coreopsis); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Yarrow (Achillea); Basket of Gold (Alyssum saxatilis); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Space 8 to 12 inches apart as groundcover. Fertilize sparingly.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.