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Sedum ‘Firecracker’ (SunSparkler Series)

Hylotelephium 'Firecracker', SUNSPARKLER® Series, PP26595
Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Firecracker', Sedum 'Firecracker', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Red Sedum, Red Succulent, Burgundy Sedum, Burgundy Succulent
Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Firecracker', Sedum 'Firecracker', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Red Sedum, Red Succulent, Burgundy Sedum, Burgundy Succulent

Noted for its rich burgundy red color all season long, Sedum ‘Firecracker’ (Stonecrop) is a mat-forming perennial with an abundance of fleshy mint green leaves turning a burgundy red color. Very dense and well-branched, this sedum selection does not split open in summer and creates a colorful, weed-suppressing ground cover when planted en masse. Sitting atop short, upright stems, clusters of small, bright pink, starry flowers appear in late summer to early fall. A great variety for rockeries, gravel gardens and containers. Drought tolerant, ‘Firecracker’ is evergreen in mild climates. 

  • Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
  • Best grown in full sun, in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils.
  • Perfect for rock gardens, containers, as a groundcover or edging plant.
  • Virtually disease and pest free. Rabbit resistant.
  • Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
  • Propagate by division or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 20cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" (50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Dream Dazzler', Sedum 'Dream Dazzler', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Red Sedum, Red Succulent, Burgundy Sedum, Burgundy Succulent
Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Angelinas Teacup', Sedum 'Angelinas Teacup', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Yellow Sedum, Yellow Succulent, Gold Sedum, Gold Succulent
Sedum pachyclados, Gray Stonecrop, Rhodiola pachyclados, Afghan Sedum, Afghani Stonecrop, Silver Gem Stonecrop, Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon', Golden Japanese Stonecrop, Golden Makino Stonecrop, Sedum Groundcover, Golden Sedum
Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef', Chinese Stonecrop 'Coral Reef', Chinese Sedum 'Coral Reef', Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum
Sedum tetractinum, Chinese Stonecrop, Chinese Sedum, Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 20cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" (50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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