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Sedum spectabile 'Pink Bomb'
Pink Bomb Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop, Upright Sedum
Bearing showy pink flowerheads on stems that are shorter and less flop-prone than those of 'Autumn Joy', this recent introduction is a valuable addition to the roster of fall-blooming perennials. It is one of numerous cultivars and hybrids of the East Asian native Sedum spectabile (also known as Hylotelephium spectabile).
This hardy perennial forms handsome clumps of large fleshy blue-green leaves on compact, succulent stems. From late summer to fall, broad domed clusters of small starry pink flowers appear at the stem tips. The flowers turn burgundy with age. This stonecrop is herbaceous, so its foliage dies back in winter, but its dried, brown, upright seedheads may be left to provide winter interest.
This perennial likes full sun and moderately fertile, well drained soil. It looks great when massed with fall-blooming composites and ornamental grasses. It may be also used in large rock gardens. Sedum flowers are very attractive to bumblebees, which on cool fall mornings can often be seen "waking up" on them. Butterflies also visit stonecrops.
9 - 1
4 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun
10"-14" / 25.4cm - 35.6cm
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
China, Korea
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Pink, Burgundy
Dark Salmon, Tan
Green, Blue Green, Gray
No
Single
Yes
Matte
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Butterflies
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