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Sedum ‘Chocolate Drop’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

 

Upright mounds of lightly scalloped, glossy dark chocolate-brown leaves make a great addition to the border or the rock-garden. Soft rose-colored flowers top and accent the foliage. Mix with golds and bronzes for an unforgettable effect. So round and chocolatey, you'll want to “kiss” them!

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 14″ / 10″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September

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SKU: SEDCHODRO Categories: ,
Common Name Dwarf Stonecrop
Family Crassulaceae
species telephium
Plant Series Sedum CANDY™ Series
Plant Type Perennial
US Patent # PP22866
EU Grant # --
Bloom Time August, September
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Purple, Red
Dormancy Winter
Exposure Full Sun
Growth Habit Mounding
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different? It has very dark foliage and a short habit. Compared to 'Postman's Pride', it is shorter, multistemmed, and upright.
Landscape Value Use for the border, rock garden or parking strip.
Most Active Growing Season Spring
Persistence Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT) 8" / 14" / 10"
Soil (Garden) Very good drainage and mineral soil.
Water (Garden) Will take average garden watering with good drainage. Will take low watering once established.
Special Uses Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage
Comments These plants grow best in well-drained, lean soil. Received the highest rating at MSU for container culture.
Water (Greenhouse) Dry completely between waterings.
EC 0.6- 0.9
pH 5.8 – 7.2
Fertility Needs 75 – 100 ppm
Notes Pinch 1 week after transplant. Grow with 60°-65° F nights, 75°-80° F days. Provide night interruption or day-length extension to force flowering under natural short days. Supplemental lighting during cloudy days has proven beneficial for flower production. AVOID CHEMICAL SPRAYS.
Finish Time to 4″ 8 – 10 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon 10 – 12 weeks
Day Length for Flowering Obligate Long Day
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