‘Cherry Tart’ exhibits leaves that are thick, ovate in shape, with only slightly serrated margins (unique for a groundcover type Sedum). ‘Cherry Tart’ exhibits foliage that is deep red in color with the red coloration retained without fading in spring, summer and fall. These attributes in combination distinguish ‘Cherry Tart’ as a unique cultivar of Sedum. The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined to be the characteristics of the new cultivar. Propagation has determined the characteristics to be stable and reproduced true to type in successive generations. The Inventor selected ‘Cherry Tart’ as a single unique plant in September of 2010 from the resulting seedlings.Īsexual reproduction of the new cultivar was first accomplished by tip stem cuttings in July of 2010 in Hudsonville, Mich. The new cultivar arose from a controlled cross made in July of 2009 between unnamed plants from the Inventors breeding program as male and female parents. The objective was to obtain a new cultivar of Sedum with dark cherry red foliage there is retained throughout the growing season combined with a compact mounded habit without the tendency to flop open in the center of the plant. ‘Cherry Tart’ arose from an ongoing breeding program by the Inventor in Hudsonville, Mich. The new cultivar of Sedum is a hardy herbaceous perennial grown for use as a landscape and container plant and for use as a groundcover. The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant, botanically of hybrid origin and known as Sedum ‘Cherry Tart’ and will be referred to hereinafter by its cultivar name, ‘Cherry Tart’. Plant Patent Application filed for a plant derived from the same breeding program that is entitled Sedum Plant Named ‘Lime Zinger’ (U.S. This application is co-pending with a U.S. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.Variety denomination: ‘Cherry Tart’. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. It has no significant negative characteristics.Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop is recommended for the following landscape applications Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity extending to 10 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. The brick red stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.Ĭherry Tart Stonecrop is a dense herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its attractive succulent round leaves emerge olive green in spring, turning cherry red in color throughout the season. Other Names: Autumn Stonecrop, Showy StonecropĪ compact upright stonecrop with large clusters of deep pink flowers held atop distinct dark cherry red succulent foliage a drought-tolerant perennial that does best in poor soils a colorful groundcover or feature in containers or rock gardensĬherry Tart Stonecrop features showy clusters of hot pink star-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to mid fall.
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