Sedum SunSparkler 'Firecracker' Stonecrop
Best low-maintenance perennial for busy gardeners seeking vibrant, drought-tolerant color.
Introducing the Sedum SunSparkler 'Firecracker', a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color to your garden all season long. Its glossy leaves transition from jade to deep red, beautifully complemented by hot pink flowers atop ruby stems. This stonecrop cultivar offers a compact, upright habit, making it ideal for borders, containers, and ground cover. 'Firecracker' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, boasting excellent drought tolerance and requiring minimal maintenance. It's a resilient, low-maintenance choice that blooms in its first year and attracts delightful butterflies, adding lasting beauty and charm to any landscape.
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Price vs Category Average
-46%
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SKU
28047
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent, vibrant color throughout the growing season
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscaping
- Landscapers looking for effective, weed-suppressing groundcover solutions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited full-sun exposure in their planting beds
- Homeowners dealing with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
- Gardeners prioritizing long-lasting floral displays over foliage
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in dry conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Visual Impact
Dynamic foliage color shifts provide season-long interest in any landscape.
Maintenance Ease
A resilient, low-effort perennial perfect for busy or novice gardeners.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright blooms act as a reliable magnet for local butterfly populations.
Establishment Speed
Rapid growth ensures visible results during the very first season.
Versatility
Compact habit adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or ground cover.
Key Specs
SKU
28047
Genus
Sedum
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
6 in
Mature Width
18 in
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Dry, Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Features
- Intensely colorful foliage lasts all summer.
- Vigorous growth provides strong structure.
- Excellent drought tolerance for easy care.
- Attracts butterflies to your garden.
- Compact, upright habit fits any space.
- Blooms the first year for instant impact.
- Long blooming period for extended beauty.
- Low maintenance, high reward plant.
What customers say
The 'Firecracker' Sedum is celebrated for its striking deep burgundy foliage, living up to its vibrant name. Its design provides reliable, rich color throughout the growing season, even in difficult environments. Gardeners value its remarkable hardiness and simple establishment, noting it needs very little attention for significant visual appeal. This stonecrop is a dependable, high quality selection for introducing dramatic texture and color to sunny garden areas. It offers excellent value for its impressive performance and low maintenance needs.
Know before you buy
This plant reaches a mature width of 18 inches. When planting, space them about 18 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and to create a full, uniform groundcover effect.
The 'Firecracker' stonecrop is hardy in zones 3 through 9. It is highly adaptable to a wide range of temperatures, making it a reliable perennial choice for most gardens.
No, this stonecrop is prized for its excellent drought tolerance. While it appreciates moderate moisture, it thrives in well-drained soil and does not require frequent watering once it has settled into your landscape.
Yes, its compact, upright habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure you use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes to prevent the roots from sitting in excess water.
No, the 'Firecracker' stonecrop is not considered deer resistant. If you have a high deer population in your area, you may want to plant it in a protected location or use a repellent.
One of the benefits of this cultivar is that it blooms in its first year. You can look forward to its vibrant pink flowers appearing during the summer and fall months.
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