Scientific Name
Hylotelephium 'Jade Tuffet'
Synonym(s)
Hylotelephium 'Jade Tuffet' SunSparkler®, Sedum 'Jade Tuffet', Sedum 'Jade Tuffet' SunSparkler®
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Telephieae
Genus: Hylotelephium
Origin
This succulent was discovered as a single unique plant in 2012 amongst the seedlings that resulted from the cross made in the ongoing breeding program of Chris Hansen between two unnamed hybrids from his breeding program. It was introduced in 2014, patented (PP26595) in 2017 as Sedum 'Jade Tuffet', and is a part of the inventor's registered SunSparkler® series.
Description
Hylotelephium 'Jade Tuffet', formerly known as Sedum 'Jade Tuffet', is a compact mound-forming succulent with thin, shiny green leaves and contrasting vibrant red stems with lateral branches. The leaves emerge shiny green in spring and turn reddish-green to deep red in summer under intense sun. The stems are up to 15.2 (38 cm) tall and about 0.3 inches (0.7 cm) in diameter. Leaves are oblanceolate, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, and up to 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide. Flowers are baby pink and appear in large terminal clusters in fall, completely covering the foliage. In winter, the foliage dies back to the ground, and new growth appears in spring. The plant is evergreen in mild climates.
Etymology
The term "jade" in the hybrid name refers to the jade green color of the leaves, while "tuffet" refers to the flowers covering the foliage in fall.
How to Grow and Care for Hylotelephium 'Jade Tuffet'
Light: This succulent prefers full sun. It tolerates light to partial shade in hot summer climates but will produce weak, floppy growth when grown in too much shade. Plant your H. 'Jade Tuffet' in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Soil: H. 'Jade Tuffet' does not need rich soil, but it does need excellent drainage. Choose a commercial potting mix for succulents, or make one yourself.
Temperature: This plant is tolerant of heat and drought and is cold-hardy, making it a popular outdoor succulent. H. 'Jade Tuffet' can withstand temperatures as low as -30 °F (-34.4 °C). USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4a to 9b, -30 to 30 °F (-34.4 to -1.1 °C).
Watering: The best way to water H. 'Jade Tuffet' is to use the "soak and dry" method. Get the soil completely wet, and then wait until it is dry before watering again.
Fertilizing: Feed annually with a balanced fertilizer. According to the package directions, apply the fertilizer to the soil in spring as new growth appears.
Repotting: Plants in containers do require little more care than those in gardens. Repot your H. 'Jade Tuffet' when it outgrows its current pot by moving it to a larger pot to hold the plant better. Spring is the best time to repot this plant. Make sure the soil is dry before you begin the repotting process.
Propagation: This succulent can be grown from seeds, division, or stem cuttings. Sow the seeds in spring. Dividing your H. 'Jade Tuffet' is easy and can be carried out at almost any time in the growing season, though it is probably best done in spring or early summer. Propagate by stem cuttings in summer.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Hylotelephium.
Toxicity of Hylotelephium 'Jade Tuffet'
H. 'Jade Tuffet' can be mildly toxic to humans and animals.
Links
- Back to genus Hylotelephium
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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