Sedum ‘Thunderhead’

Sedum ‘Thunderhead’

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Must be booked by week 46 to receive vernalized material in spring of the following year.

Huge, deep rose flower heads that look like summer thunderhead clouds. Very stout, upright stems are a mid-border marvel. Handsome, grey-green foliage is the perfect foil for the dramatic long lasting flowers. One of the most majestic Sedums TERRA NOVA® has introduced.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 27″ / 24″ / 30″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September

Common Name	Stonecrop
Family	Crassulaceae
Genus	Sedum
species	--
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP24693
EU Grant #	EU46411
Bloom Time	August, September
Flower Color	Pink, Purple
Foliage Color	Green, Purple, Red
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different?	Hybrid Sedum with HUGE flower inflorescence and dark foliage. Very vigorous, short, and long lived.
Landscape Value	Mass planting, mixed beds, borders, dry garden. Use for late summer bloom.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	27" / 24" / 30"
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	These plants grow best in well-drained, lean soil.

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