Hylotelephium’Firecracker '
Hylotelephium’Firecracker ' SunSparkler ® ,Sedum’Firecracker',Sedum’Firecracker ' SunSparkler ®
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : TelephieaeGenus : Hylotelephium
Flowers in various stages of opening. Derivative of a photo byGarden Solutions.
Hylotelephium’Firecracker ' was discovered as a individual unique plant in 2010 amongst the seedling that ensue from a crossing made in the on-going breeding program of Chris Hansen between two unnamed hybrids from his upbringing program . It was introduced in 2014 , patented ( PP26595 ) in 2016 asSedum’Firecracker ' , and is a part of the discoverer ’s registeredSunSparkler ® series .
Hylotelephium’Firecracker ' , formerly known asSedum’Firecracker ' , is a expectant branching succulent with shortsighted stem and shiny , cherry red - ruddy leaves with the color retained in spring , summertime , and fall . It can reach a height of 6 inches ( 15 cm ) and circulate 18 inch ( 45 cm ) , forming a colorful and compact mound . The theme areglabrousand shiny and can turn up to 4 inches ( 10 centimetre ) long and 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) in diam . The parting are ordinarily whorled or sometimes paired , elliptic toovatewith crenate to slightlyserratedmargins on the upper one-half . They can measure 0.7 inch ( 1.8 cm ) long and 0.5 inch ( 1.3 cm ) astray .
In summertime , thefoliageis top with bombastic clump of medium pink , star - forge flowers that continue colorful for nearly four weeks .
A large mound in the inventor’s garden. Derivative of a photo byGarden Solutions.
In wintertime , the foliation dies back to the ground , and fresh increment appears in natural spring . This works isevergreenin mild mood .
Light : This succulent prefers full sun . It tolerates light to partial shade in live summertime climate but will produce weak , floppy growth when uprise in too much tincture . Plant yourH.‘Firecracker ' in an area of your garden with 6 hours of sunlight daily .
Soil : H.‘Firecracker ' does not take rich grime but postulate splendid drainage . Choose a commercial potting mix for succulents , ormake one yourself .
A potted plant in mid-spring. Derivative of a photo bySunsparkler Sedums.
Temperature : This plant is stale - audacious and tolerant of estrus and drought , form it a pop outdoor succulent . H.‘Firecracker’can withstand temperatures as scurvy as -30 ° F ( -34.4 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones4a to 9b , -30 to 30 ° F ( -34.4 to -1.1 ° degree Celsius ) .
tearing : The unspoilt way to waterH.‘Firecracker ' is to use the " soaking and dry " method . Get the land altogether wet , and then look until it is juiceless before watering again .
Fertilizing : feast annually with a balanced fertilizer . agree to package directions , applythe fertilizerto the grunge in spring as fresh growth appears .
Attractive mounds in the inventor’s garden. Late spring color. Derivative of a photo byGarden Solutions.
Repotting : Plants in containers take little more care than those in the gardens . Repot your H. ' Firecracker ' when it outgrows its current pot by locomote it to a larger stack to entertain the flora well . leap is the best time to repot this plant . Make trusted the grime is dry before you get the repotting appendage .
Propagation : This succulent can be grown from seed , division , or shank cuttings . Sow the cum in spring . Dividing yourH.‘Firecracker ' is gentle and can be post out at almost any metre in the growing time of year , though it is probably well done in leaping or other summertime . circularise by stem cutting off in summer .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Hylotelephium .
H.‘Firecracker ' can be mildly toxic to mankind and animals .
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