Common Name | Stonecrop |
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Family | Crassulaceae |
Genus | Sedum |
species | telephium |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP26189 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | August, September |
Flower Color | White, Yellow |
Foliage Color | Brown, Blue, Green, Purple, Red |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | First globe shaped Sedum with dark bronze brown foliage. Compact, round, dense habit. |
Landscape Value | Edging, mass planting, mixed beds, borders or dry garden. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 15" / 15" |
Soil (Garden) | Very good drainage and mineral soil. |
Water (Garden) | Low to moderate needs in the garden. Requires good drainage. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage |
Comments | -- |
Sedum ‘Orbit Bronze’
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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. |
A great, round mound of shiny brown. Absolutely unique! A “topiary” look without the effort, this plant naturally grows into a compact, mound with glossy leaves and cute pink flowers. Everything is in scale with this most marvelous, easy to grow Sedum.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 15″ / 15″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September
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. Received the highest rating at MSU for container culture. |
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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