Sedum Lemon Sparkle
General Information
Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers cover this nicely mounded Sedum in late Spring to Summer. The dark green foliage and red stems are attractive on their own and contrast nicely with the yellow flowers when in bloom.
Grower Information
Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers on a mounded habit. Doesn’t flop open. Deer and rabbit resistant.
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Protection Information: PPAF
(Flowering Only License)
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Propagation
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: Low
Fertilization: 50 ppm N when roots become visible
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 before or as soon as roots appear.
Finishing
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 slightly between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 100 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: One pinch, two to three weeks after transplant.
Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed. Daminozide is effective if needed, especially under lower light conditions
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
Garden Details
Scientific name: Sedum middendorffianum
Common Name: Chinese Mountain Stonecrop
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9a
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Water: Light
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 15 - 19 in. (38 - 48 cm)
Height: 7 - 10 in. (18 - 25 cm)
Width: 13 - 17 in. (33 - 43 cm)
Exposure: Sun
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