Brilliant Succulent
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Brilliant Succulent highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones
Add some late-season brilliance to your pollinator gardens with the Brilliant Succulent Sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant') today! Nature Hills offers these gorgeous pops of color for your sun gardens!
An award-winning variety with six months of interest, the Brilliant Sedum has fleshy gray-green leaves that become topped with cushiony soft pink blooms full of star-shaped florets that bring in the butterflies! Growing 12-24 inches tall when in bloom, the clumps can spread 18-24 inches wide.
Hardy perennial Sedums, also known as Stonecrop, thrive throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 9 and handle sun, drought, heat, and chill! Highly drought-tolerant and easy to grow, Sedum have an upright form once established.
Landscape Application:
Brilliant makes fantastic edging in both informal and formal flower beds or as edging in a mixed perennial border and pollinator gardens. Featuring a long-lasting 3 seasons of color! Let it take center stage, or use it as a colorful backdrop for other, smaller plants like ground covers.
Pair them with other fall-blooming plants, such as Rudbeckias, Asters, and Ornamental Grasses in a fall garden. Fill out a Rock Garden or Xeric landscaping area where Brilliant Sedum really shines, like hell strips along the road, sidewalk, and driveway!
Cut flowers can last for weeks in your flower arrangements. Just cut the sturdy stems down at any stage and they will work beautifully for you. Even the dried flower stems are fantastic in dried arrangements or for use in your fall and winter pots or décor!
Well-known for their drought tolerance which makes them amazing for Xeriscaping, while their heat tolerance makes them perfect for Firescaping. Also very salt-tolerant, you can plant these in that 'hell strip' along the road. Gardeners in coastal areas can enjoy Sedum near ocean spray without worry.
- Cushion-Like Soft Pink Blooms
- Soft Gray-Green Foliage
- Upright Form & Strong Stems
- Xeriscaping & Firescaping Plants
- Butterfly Friendly & Fantastic For Harsh Sites
- Large Planters, Edging, Garden Accents & Pollinators
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Sedum loves the full sun and tolerates humidity, heat and sun all summer without fail. Handling some part sun in hotter climates. Stonecrop has very low moisture needs and is very cold-hardy in growing zones 4 and up. Thriving in any kind of well-drained soil, Sedum tolerates poor or rocky soils with no problem.
Provide a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch for best results. These plants can spread by rooting, so benefit from division every few years and the removal of dead debris each early spring. But other than that, these tough perennials require no other work! These are deer and rabbit-resistant, plus they are pest and disease-free!
- Best In Full Sun
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Needs Well-Drained Soils Of Any Type
- Prune In Early Spring
- Humidity, Cold, Heat, Salt & Drought Tolerant Plant
- Rabbit & Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow & Low Maintenance
Brilliant Sedum Succulent gives you three seasons of beauty and food for pollinators galore! Hurry and order these easy-to-grow perennials today at NatureHills.com! We'll ship you quality potted and bareroot plants to your doorstep at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
