Sedum hybrid Sunsparkler® 'Cherry Tart' PP24603

– Attracts bees and butterflies during bloom season

– Provides nectar in mid to late summer when many plants slow down

– Spring: cherry-red foliage emerges and fills in rapidly

– Summer: peak bloom with pink flower clusters

– Fall: foliage remains colorful until hard frost

– Winter: foliage dies back in colder zones; re-emerges in spring

– Mass planting and borders

– Rock gardens and slopes

– Container gardening

– Color contrast in succulent gardens

– Drought-tolerant landscapes

– Fleshy, small, rounded leaves with a rich cherry-red color

– Color intensifies in full sun and heat

– Leaves form dense, mounding mats and retain color into fall

– Compact and tidy foliage resists flopping or stretching

– Clusters of bright pink, star-shaped flowers

– Blooming season: mid to late summer (July–September)

– Flower clusters rise slightly above the foliage on short stems

– Adds soft, vibrant color that complements bold foliage

– Plant in spring or fall to allow proper root establishment

– Space 12–18 inches apart to allow for spreading growth habit

– Requires well-drained soil—ideal in sandy, rocky, or average loams

– Avoid heavy, wet soils which can cause rot or decline

– Plant with the crown level to the soil surface; water in lightly after planting

– Minimal pruning required

– May be sheared back lightly after blooming to refresh appearance

– Remove winter-damaged or dried stems in early spring

– Drought tolerant once established

– Water consistently for first 2–3 weeks post-planting

– Thereafter, water only during extended drought

– Excellent for dry gardens and containers—do not overwater

– Prefers full sun (6+ hours/day) for richest foliage color and strongest bloom

– Tolerates part sun but may lose foliage vibrancy and become looser in habit

– Flower heads may be harvested at peak bloom for small-scale arrangements

– Dried flower heads can be collected, but not commonly used

– Not typically harvested for culinary or craft use

– Fertilization not usually necessary

– Apply light compost or balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if desired

– Avoid excess nitrogen to maintain compact growth and strong coloration

– Insect-pollinated; draws bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

– Not typically grown for seed; propagated vegetatively

– Delosperma cooperi – mat-forming, low water succulent groundcover

– Thymus praecox – similar scale and soil needs, adds texture

– Allium ‘Millenium’ – upright contrast with strong summer bloom

– Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' – golden bloom against red foliage

– Festuca glauca – blue-toned grass for color contrast