Flaming Foliage and Vibrant Blooms

The Sedum Sunsparkler® 'Wildfire' is a perennial succulent plant with spectacular foliage, combining deep red hues bordered with vibrant pink, giving the impression of flaming foliage throughout the season. Compact, dense, and graphic, it forms superb colorful cushions, enhanced in late summer by abundant raspberry pink blooms, very attractive to bees and butterflies.

Drought-resistant, easy to care for, and perfect for rock gardens, borders, or pots, this sedum is a variety from the Sunsparkler® series, renowned for its permanently decorative foliage and its good sun tolerance.

Key Characteristics:

• Type: Succulent perennial

• Botanical name: Sedum (or Hylotelephium) 'Sunsparkler® Wildfire'

• Common name: Liveforever, Stonecrop

• Flowering: August to September

• Flowers: Raspberry pink, small, in umbels

• Foliage: Burgundy red with vibrant pink margins

• Height: 15 to 20 cm

• Width: 30 to 40 cm

• Habit: Spreading, dense groundcover

Growing Conditions:

• Exposure: Full sun (essential for intense colors)

• Soil: Light, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, even dry

• Hardiness: Good (down to -20°C)

• Resistance: Excellent tolerance to drought and wind

Maintenance:

• Very easy: low-maintenance plant

• Minimal watering: only during prolonged dry spells

• Remove faded flowers for aesthetic reasons (optional)

• Division possible every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate the clump

Recommended Uses:

• Rock gardens, low walls, dry borders

• Pots and planters in full sun

• Dry or gravel gardens, green roofs

• Nectar-rich plant to attract pollinators

• Ideal in contrast with silver foliage, grasses, or other sedums

In Summary

The Sedum Sunsparkler® 'Wildfire' is an exceptional groundcover perennial, as beautiful as it is useful. Its vibrant red foliage, its natural resistance, and its ultra-easy maintenance make it a perfect plant for modern, dry, or low-water gardens. A true favorite for summer and autumn, it never goes unnoticed.