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Sedum spurium What a Doozie

Scientific Name : Sedum spurium

Common Name : Stonecrop

Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)

Blooming Season : Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Spreading

Water : Light

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 13 - 16" (33 - 41cm)

Height : 2 - 5" (5 - 13cm)

Width : 11 - 14" (28 - 36cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : This spreading Sedum stands out for its attractive white and green variegated foliage that provides season-long interest in the garden. Plants gain attractive blush pink and creamy pink flowers in Fall.

Idea & Tips : Plant in a sunny garden location or use as an accent in mixed succulent containers. Provides a drought-tolerant focal point or groundcover in the garden.

Grower Information : Creeping groundcover with reliable, green and white variegation.

Trialed and proven to not show any reversion – a superior trait compared to competitors.
Variegation is stable, for less shrink and more dependable production.
Plants gain attractive blush pink and creamy pink flowers in Fall.

'Spiraling Doozie'

Protection Information : PP31,789

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Very low
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Typically not necessary in propagation.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Do not over-mist. Oversaturated rooting media will slow the rooting process and contribute to stem rot. Remove from mist environment as soon as roots appear.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day obligate
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant.
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Generally pest and disease free.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 6 wks
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  July to August

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