{"product_id":"green-jelly-beans-sedum-x-rubrotinctum","title":"Green Jelly Beans - Sedum x rubrotinctum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Jelly Beans (\u003cem\u003eSedum x rubrotinctum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low, spreading succulent with clusters of plump, bean-shaped green leaves on trailing stems, about 20cm high and at least as wide. It likes a hot, dry, brightly lit spot, bursts into golden flowers in summer, and its leaves can blush reddish in strong sun. It needs very little looking after, but it must be kept from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves like jelly beans.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plump, fleshy, bean-shaped leaves cluster along the stems, which makes it a talking point in a rockery or a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden flowers burst out above the green foliage in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlushes in the sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e In summer the leaves can develop a reddish blush, a kind of natural sunscreen, so the plant shifts from green to rosy over the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in a hot, dry, brightly lit spot and rarely needs more than an occasional drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads to cover ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root along the ground, so it fills small spaces and tough spots as a groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and roof gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart and let it spread over stones and between paving. It squeezes into small spaces and gives them a soft, fleshy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise beds and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky, sandy soil and exposed positions suit it, so it works near the sea and in dry beds, in front of taller waterwise plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping it in check.\u003c\/strong\u003e It roots along the stems, so it will creep. Encourage stems to lie on the soil if you want more of it. Pull them up, or mulch under them with stone chips, if you want less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Jelly Beans in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight is best. It will grow in shade, but the leaf colour is not as strong. Protect it from frost: it suits frost-free subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and in frosty areas it is best grown in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil. Rocky and sandy ground and exposed locations suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water new plants until they are established. After that, give a drink if the plant softens, droops or wrinkles, especially in extended heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Pull up any stems that stray further than you want. They root readily wherever they touch the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Green Jelly Beans as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with only a few stems, and it spreads steadily once it is in bright light and warm soil. Plant it out soon after delivery and water it in lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\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\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse our succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculent care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called jelly beans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fleshy, bean-shaped leaves look like jelly beans. In summer they can blush reddish, which gives the plant its other common name, pork and beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, protect it from frost. In frosty districts grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know it needs water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves soften, droop or wrinkle, especially in a long hot spell. Give it a drink then, and otherwise leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790881259839,"sku":"SED-RUB-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/green-jelly-beans-sedum-x-rubrotinctum.jpg?v=1792211064","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/green-jelly-beans-sedum-x-rubrotinctum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}