Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'
Showy Stonecrop
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Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant') - Description
Easy to grow, these succulent plants are carefree and drought tolerant. The form and look of this cultivar is like the beloved Sedum 'Autumn Joy' but in a great new color! This newcomer has wonderful lavender-pink flowers that creates a fool-proof perennial. Attracts butterflies and honeybees by the dozen into your garden!
Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant') - Blooming
Tiny, star-shaped, five petaled flowers in dense, showy clusters from half an inch to 8 inches across.
Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant') - Growth
Tough annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs with fleshy leaves. Perennials range from 1 inch tall mat-forming to 2 foot tall mounding habits.
Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant') - Planting
Sow seeds in autumn but provide protection from the cold during the first winter. Planting indoors with sufficient light can provide that protection. If the species of Sedum is known to be less hardy, sow the seeds in spring.
Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant') - Pest
Prone to scale, mealybugs, slugs snails.
Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant') - Interesting facts
Stonecrops are ideal for green rooftops. In areas where green rooftops are prevalent, Stonecrops are beginning to replace grasses as the primary source of plant material. Additionally, these plants are known for their succulent leaves, which are primarily used for water storage. The succulent leaves provide better fire hazard protection because a Stonecrop covered rooftop has such a high concentration of water compared to grass covered roofs.
Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with well-drained, average to rich soil. Will also grow in poor, dry soil.
