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SunSparkler® Cherry Tart Sedum
Sedum hybrid 'Cherry Tart' PP #24,603
Pronunciation: SEE-dum
SKU #08748
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 6 in. tall, 18 in. wide.
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| Description | With a super compact habit and fantastic, color-retentive, cherry red foliage, this unique succulent is perfect for waterwise landscapes or patios. Big clusters of deep pink flowers develop above the foliage. Eye-catching as a groundcover or accent in a rock garden or container. Evergreen except in coldest climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Aster (Aster); Yarrow (Achillea); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Cranesbill (Geranium); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; continue to water container plants regularly. Remove spent blooms before new foliage appears in spring. Apply fertilizer when new growth begins in spring. |
| History | Cherry Tart is one of several recent Sedum introductions by renown hybridizer Chris Hansen. Fascinated by this ultra-hardy group of perennials, his comprehensive breeding program has focused on the goal of introducing a series of unique, never-before-seen Sedum hybrids. His collection of SunSparkler® Sedums includes 'Cherry Tart', 'Dazzleberry' and 'Lime Zinger'. |
Details
| Description | With a super compact habit and fantastic, color-retentive, cherry red foliage, this unique succulent is perfect for waterwise landscapes or patios. Big clusters of deep pink flowers develop above the foliage. Eye-catching as a groundcover or accent in a rock garden or container. Evergreen except in coldest climates. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Aster (Aster); Yarrow (Achillea); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Cranesbill (Geranium); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; continue to water container plants regularly. Remove spent blooms before new foliage appears in spring. Apply fertilizer when new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | Cherry Tart is one of several recent Sedum introductions by renown hybridizer Chris Hansen. Fascinated by this ultra-hardy group of perennials, his comprehensive breeding program has focused on the goal of introducing a series of unique, never-before-seen Sedum hybrids. His collection of SunSparkler® Sedums includes 'Cherry Tart', 'Dazzleberry' and 'Lime Zinger'. |
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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.
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.