Graptosedum Darley Sunshine is a hybrid cross of Graptoveria and Sedum. This cultivar offers mint green and pink rosettes that blush purple in cooler temperatures. Commonly grown indoors in sunny windows, Graptosedum flourishes in mixed succulent containers or in rock gardens in warm climates. Stems of up to 8" bloom with star-shaped white flowers in spring, and rosette leaves form whorled spirals as they grow up to 5". This succulent's unique coloring and trailing habit are a lovely addition to any houseplant collection. Bring outdoor containers inside over the winter in cold climates.
Graptosedum Darley Sunshine Selling Tips
Sell Graptosedum Darley Sunshine to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Darley Sunshine offers mint green and pink rosettes that blush purple in cool temperatures and form whorling spirals as they grow up to 5" wide. This variety has a trailing habit and white flowers atop delicate 8" stems in spring. With occasional water, Graptosedum Darley Sunshine flourishes in full sun or partial shade. Overwinter outdoors in zone 10 or bring containers indoors in cold climates. Graptosedum makes a lovely evergreen houseplant.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full sun.
2. Water deeply. Allow the soil to dry completely before watering again.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Graptosedum Darley Sunshine, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three liners per 1-gallon container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.6-6.2, EC of .25-.50, low feed (75-125 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 68-85, and nighttime temperatures between 58-75. Pinching may promote branching but will delay finishing time. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water deeply and then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
White star-shaped flowers bloom on 8" stems in spring.
Pinching
Pinching can promote branching but delays finish time.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, or spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Graptosedum Darley Sunshine Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three liners per 6-inch or 8-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally space in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Graptosedum Darley Sunshine Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 7-9 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring |
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| Color | White |
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| Habit | Trailing |
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| Height | 8 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | 10-12 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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