Sedum Spectabile Autumn Fire, also known as Upright Stonecrop or Hylotelephium, is a perennial succulent native to Eurasia. This variety offers green foliage with an upright habit of 18-24" tall and 12-24" wide. Rose pink flower clusters darken to brick red, blooming August through October. Fire's flowers blush darker in autumn than Joy's. Dried flowers hold color on or off the plant, which is evergreen and perennial in zone 3-9. This versatile, hardy succulent tolerates deer, rabbits, and drought while attracting pollinators and excelling in full sun with little water. Bring vibrant color, contrast, and unique texture to the winter landscape. Sedum Spectabile Autumn Fire excels in borders, containers, and rock gardens.
Sedum Spectabile Autumn Fire Selling Tips
Sell Sedum Spectabile Autumn Fire to customers looking for a low-maintenance evergreen succulent. This plant offers many benefits. It has an upright habit and excels in full sun with little water, attracting pollinators to the garden. Perennial and evergreen in zone 3-9, Spectabile Autumn has pink flower clusters that darken to brick red, providing year-round color and texture. This plant is well-suited to rock gardens, containers, and dry landscape borders. Create a striking blend of color and texture by growing this plant alongside Coreopsis, Achillea, Sempervivum, Reed Grass, Heuchera, and Geranium.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 12-20" 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 Sedum Spectabile Autumn Fire, 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
Rose pink flower clusters bloom in summer, blushing to dark red in fall.
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 Sedum Spectabile Autumn Fire 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 Spectabile Autumn Fire 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 | Fall, Summer |
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| Color | Red, Pink |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 18-24 Inches |
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| Light | Full Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 59 |
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| Perennial Zone | 3-9 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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