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Sedum rupestre Prima Angelina

Scientific Name : Sedum rupestre

Common Name : Stonecrop

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -30°F (-34°C)

Plant Habit : Spreading

Characteristics : Drought Tolerant, Winter Interest (regional), Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water : Light

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height : 3 - 6" (8 - 15cm)

Width : 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Striking needle-shaped leaves in a brilliant, golden yellow color. Wonderful as a groundcover or in a rock garden.

Idea & Tips : Plant Sedum Prima Angelina 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 : A sport of Angelina, this variety offers bright color that holds throughout the season.

Sedum Prima Angelina has a denser, more compact habit and more vivid golden color than Angelina.
Low-growing and fast-spreading sedum, with fleshy, needle-like foliage.
Ideal for 1 to 2.5-qt. pot sizes.

Colorado State University Top Performer

'Gold Form'

Protection Information : PP32,414

(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:
  
  Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  Non-flowering

Sedum rupestre Prima Angelina

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