Kamtschaticum Variegatum, also known as Russian Stonecrop, is a perennial succulent native to the Ural Mountains and Mongolia. This variety offers white and green variegated foliage 4-6" tall and 9-12" wide, with yellow star-shaped flowers from spring through summer. Flowers blush red in late summer and early autumn. This plant tolerates rabbit, deer, salt, and drought, flourishing in full sun with minimal water or care. Grow Stonecrop in a rock wall or rock garden, container, or well-drained sunny landscape. Kamtschaticum Variegatum is perennial in zone 4-9, where it is well-suited to use as a groundcover.
Kamtschaticum Variegatum Selling Tips
Sell Kamtschaticum Variegatum to customers looking for a low-maintenance groundcover or evergreen succulent. This plant offers many benefits. It has a low, spreading habit and excels in full sun with little water, making it a perfect groundcover. Perennial and evergreen in zone 4-9, Stonecrop brings color and texture to the garden year-round and is well-suited to rock gardens and walls, containers, or dry landscape borders. Enjoy year-round white and green foliage and yellow flowers in spring that blush to red as fall approaches. Create a striking blend of color and texture by growing this plant alongside Coreopsis, Achillea, Sempervivum, Reed Grass, and Geranium.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 10" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water sparingly, only when the soil is dry.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Kamtschaticum Variegatum, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container or three to five per 10-inch container. Use well-drained succulent media with a pH of 5.8-6.2, EC of 0.6-0.9 mS/cm (2:1), temperatures of 74-79 daytime and 59-64 nighttime, and low feed (100-175 ppm N). Maintain light intensity at 5,000-9,000 fc and pinch once or twice. Don't use PGRs and watch for spider mites. This plant isn't prone to disease, but root rot can develop in overly wet conditions.
Flowering
Star-shaped yellow flowers bloom in spring, blushing to red as fall approaches.
Pinching
Pinch once or twice as needed.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease but root rot and botrytis can develop in overly wet conditions. Growing this plant dry will prevent disease and control growth. Always take preventative measures in your greenhouse.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers to allow airflow and sunlight to reach the soil level of each plant.
Planting Kamtschaticum Variegatum Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container or three to five per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil and evenly space or center the ellepots in the containers.
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.
Sedum Kamtschaticum Variegatum Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 5-7 Weeks |
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| 10 Inch crop time | 10-12 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring, Summer |
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| Color | Yellow, Red |
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| Habit | Spreading |
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| Height | 4-6 Inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 59 |
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| Perennial Zone | 4-9 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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