{"product_id":"variegata-stonecrop-sedum-makinoi-variegata","title":"Variegata Stonecrop - Sedum makinoi 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegata Stonecrop (\u003cem\u003eSedum makinoi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is a carpeting succulent about 10cm high that spreads to 60cm wide, with pale green leaves edged in cream-white and new shoots that can come through entirely cream. It grows as an evergreen groundcover in waterwise gardens and as a tidy houseplant in a bright room. Yellow starry flowers appear in summer and autumn on mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream-edged leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pale green leaf is neatly edged in cream-white, and new shoots can come almost pure cream, which brightens a rockery or a lounge room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf rosettes line the stems, so it carpets the ground and looks good through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks indoors and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A no-fuss houseplant, a stylish urban container plant and a neat dry-terrarium plant, as well as a garden groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow starry flowers in summer and autumn attract beneficial pollinators once the plant matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueezes in anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits small spaces, edges and gaps between rocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and waterwise beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart and let the stems root as they spread. It softens the edges of rocks and fills the gaps between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, bowls and terrariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright windowsill or lounge room suits it. Use a shallow bowl of gritty mix for a neat display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof gardens and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky, sandy soil and exposed locations suit it, so it copes with the tough conditions of a roof or a seaside garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegata Stonecrop in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight gives the strongest leaf colour, though it will grow in shade with less contrast. It is cold hardy, and suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens. Where summers are humid, give it sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil, or a cactus and succulent mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water new plants until they are established. After that, water if the plant softens, droops or wrinkles, particularly in extended heat. Otherwise leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Stems root along the ground as they spread, so lay stems on the soil for more plants. Pull them up, or mulch with stone chips beneath them, if you want to hold it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegata Stonecrop as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant with a few creamy stems, and it carpets steadily once it is rooted into gritty soil in bright light. Plant it out or pot it up soon after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us 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\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to ground cover planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good houseplant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a no-fuss houseplant for a bright room, grown in a pot of gritty mix. Water when it starts to soften or wrinkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the variegation hold in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow in shade, but the leaf colour may not be as strong. Bright light keeps the cream edges crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread quickly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads steadily, with stems that root along the ground. Pull stems up if you want to limit it, or mulch under them with stone chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790881521983,"sku":"SED-MAK-VARIEG-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegata-stonecrop-sedum-makinoi-variegata.jpg?v=1792211073","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/variegata-stonecrop-sedum-makinoi-variegata","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}