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x Graptosedum 'California Sunset'

Also Known As

  • Graptosedum 'California Sunset'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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x Graptosedum 'California Sunset' plant details

x Graptosedum 'California Sunset' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze and red foliage. In summer and winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF x Graptosedum 'California Sunset'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer and winter
Uses: compact, container plant, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for x Graptosedum 'California Sunset'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A pretty rosette of burgundy-peach to green succulent leaves. White flowers with a pretty star shape. It will grow fairly quickly to cluster in rosettes on long stems. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. 'California Sunset' is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!\n\n\n\n
Graptopetalum X Sedum Hybrid. Light ShadeWhite to Off-white tiny blooms. Outdoor / Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

There are many interesting intergeneric (crosses between 2 genera) hybrids of succulents, and x Graptosedum ‘California Sunset' is a cross between Graptopetalum and Sedum. It bears tawny rose colored fleshy petals that surround and terminate in rosettes on somewhat sprawling stems. We especially like it combined with the steel blue of Senecio serpens (Chalksticks). Cool temperatures deepen the foliage color to striking copper red tones. Starry white flowers are borne mostly in the winter months. Grow x Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’ in full sun. Pinch it back to have a tighter growth habit. Plants will grow to perhaps 6-12” high before the stems begin to spill with weight.

Gardening facts about x Graptosedum 'California Sunset' plant

How to Grow x Graptosedum 'California Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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