{"product_id":"sea-star-succulent-sedum-pulchellum-sea-star","title":"Sea Star Succulent - Sedum pulchellum 'Sea Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea Star Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSedum pulchellum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sea Star') is a low, spreading sedum 10cm to 20cm high and 30cm wide, with slender foliage that flushes pink in the warmer months. In late spring and summer, mature plants send up branched stems of pale pink, star-shaped flowers that look like a starfish or a piece of coral. It needs almost no looking after once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarfish flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink, star-shaped flowers branch out on slender stems, for a delicate and slightly quirky look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink-flushed foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender leaves take on a pink flush in warm weather, so the plant carries colour before it flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e As long as the soil is free-draining, cold winters are not a problem for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFills small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30cm spreader that roots along its stems squeezes into tight spots and covers ground in tough locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, it needs very little attention.\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 for a low, spreading drift. Shallow soil and full sun suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise and coastal beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky, sandy soil and exposed locations are fine, so it suits dry beds and gardens near the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaps and edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it between stepping stones and along edges, where its stems can root and cover bare soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sea Star Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight in free-draining ground. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates, and is extremely frost hardy as long as the soil drains freely. In humid, wet-summer districts, sharp drainage is the thing to get right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil. Rocky, sandy ground is ideal. Wet soil is the main risk to an otherwise frost-proof plant, so raise heavy ground with grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water new plants until they are established. Afterwards, water 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. Stems root as they spread, so pull up any that stray further than you want, or mulch with stone chips beneath them to slow the spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sea Star Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and slender, and it spreads steadily once it is in bright light and gritty 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. 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\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\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 growing 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 Sea Star?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn flower it looks like a starfish or an exotic coral, with pale pink star-shaped blooms branching from slender stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late spring to summer. Flowers appear on mature, happy plants, so a new plant may need time to settle before it blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery cold. It is rated extremely frost hardy, provided the soil drains freely. Wet soil in winter is a bigger threat than frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790882111807,"sku":"SED-PUL-SEASTA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sea-star-succulent-sedum-pulchellum-sea-star.jpg?v=1792211082","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sea-star-succulent-sedum-pulchellum-sea-star","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}