{"product_id":"birthday-party-stonecrop-sedum-birthday-party","title":"Birthday Party Stonecrop - Sedum 'Birthday Party'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirthday Party Stonecrop (\u003cem\u003eSedum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Birthday Party') is a low, snug, waterwise sedum that grows about 20cm high and 60cm wide. From the end of summer to the first frost it is covered in large clusters of hot pink flowers that bees and butterflies love, and its green leaves turn deep plum shades in cooler weather. It is made for sunny, exposed spots and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pink late in the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large clusters of magenta pink flowers open from late summer and carry on to the first frost, when much of the garden is winding down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green leaves take on wine and plum shades as the weather cools, so you get a second colour show in the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and waterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost and drought tolerant once established, with a low, tidy habit that handles exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact shape and succulent leaves suit containers as well as garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart to build a low, flowing drift that colours up in late summer. The mounded habit stays tidy without clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it alone in a shallow bowl or mix it with other waterwise plants. A pot also lets you move it into the best light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and xeriscaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e In dry, sunny beds it fills the space between taller plants and keeps bare soil covered with very little water once it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Birthday Party Stonecrop in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or filtered shade, with sun giving the most colour and the most compact shape. It is hardy, tolerating frost and drought once established, and suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. In humid, wet-summer districts, give it the sharpest drainage you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty, free-draining soil. Add coarse sand or fine gravel to heavy ground, or plant on a mound. In pots, use a cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water only when the soil is dry. Feeding is rarely needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Tidy off spent flower stems after the first frost if you like a clean look, or leave them for late insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Birthday Party Stonecrop as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and green, so plant it out soon, water it in and keep the soil lightly moist for the first 12 weeks or so while the roots settle. Flowers build as the plant fills out over its first couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. If the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eCreating a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the end of summer, and the hot pink clusters keep coming until the first frost. That late timing is a big part of its value, because few plants are in flower then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it need watering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater new plants regularly until they are established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water only when the soil is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves go purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooler weather brings out wine and plum shades in the foliage. It is a normal change, and a good one, because it extends the plant's season of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790880440639,"sku":"SED-HYB-BIRTHD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/birthday-party-stonecrop-sedum-birthday-party.jpg?v=1792211046","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/birthday-party-stonecrop-sedum-birthday-party","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}