SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum
Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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
SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 4-9
Incredibly brilliant foliage groundcover, the SunSparkler® series has introduced a brilliantly color-saturated Sedum for your landscape! The cherry-red, fiery color of Wildfire Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire') will be a standout addition to your garden!
The small oval leaves are waxy and show-stopping bright red! This amazing ground cover will fill your landscape with incredible color! With a two-toned effect, the foliage is further enhanced by a bright pink margin on each leaf!
Forming dense spreading mounds that add immense drama to any garden, Wildfire has glossy foliage and brighter red new growth. Generally growing to only a few inches high and 10-15" wide, these provide filler and brilliance as they wind around your other garden plants.
These easy-to-grow perennials are able to stand up to the full sun without failing. Wildfire's flower heads are deep rose-red to reddish-pink clusters the hungry pollinators won't be able to resist!
With blooms lasting all summer until fall frost, the seed heads dry on the plant, you can prune these off for a clean winter appearance or leave them for both winter interest or food for songbirds! This perennial Sedum is tolerant of about anything and puts up with some of the harshest conditions your landscape has to offer!
Planting and Application:
Sedum Wildfire is an intense and unique border and perennial garden addition! Their vivid coloration and bold blooms add depth and drama to the landscape. Any sunny bed and Cottage garden will be enchanted with this vibrant foliage.
Growing in full sun without wilting or burning, the dense habit and thicker foliage allow Wildfire to spread and sprawl about your sunny sites, with color all growing season. Pollinator gardens and Rock Gardens both benefit from these curious plants!
The attractive foliage is drought and salt-tolerant so plant these in that 'hell strip' along the sidewalk or road, and those in coastal areas can enjoy Stonecrop near ocean spray without worry. Easy to grow, they are perfect for gardeners of all experience levels!
Incredible contrast among your perennial beds and an amazing spiller in planters and containers. Plant en masse in hot sunny locations, which are natural places to plant Stonecrop, and will be amplified enormously because of this incredible color combo!
A bold row of these cherry-red groundcovers will enhance any area! Try a row in front of your foundation shrubs or along a sunny walkway. These naturally spill and tumble over rock walls and retaining walls beautifully. Try creating a focal point planting in your garden by clustering these in a grouping of 3 or more for a stand-out accent!
Asian-inspired and Zen gardens welcome this fiery Sedum as it brightly winds and tumbles over the landscape without becoming overpowering. Plant around upright structures and ornamental grasses to enhance their height, or let it ramble around your Roses. Seating areas, birdbaths, outdoor sculptures, and urns become the main features with a skirting of these around their base.
Sedum are well-known for their drought tolerance which makes them amazing for Xeriscaping while their heat tolerance makes them perfect for Firescaping. Wide bands and blocks of this vibrant plant will be low-maintenance barriers around your landscape. These are tough and hardy enough for both residential or commercial settings.
Great for erosion control, Sedum creeps and spreads readily without lots of care, so fill that hard-to-mow slope with bright color! Each mound will grow together to form a uniform carpet of vivid rosy red, creating a low-maintenance groundcover. Adding an eye-catching designer touch to your landscape!
- Brilliant Cherry-Red Foliage With Pink Margins
- Bright Rosy-Red Flowers
- Bees & Butterflies Love the Blooms!
- Vigorous Growth & Small Succulent Leaves
- Dense & Spreading Habit
- Winter Interest & Food For Birds
- Clump-Forming Groundcover, Edging, Slopes, En Masse & Specimens!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Wildfire Stonecrop loves the full sun and tolerates heat and sun all summer without fail. Handling some part sun in hotter climates. Stonecrop does amazingly in any kind of well-drained soil, and can also tolerate poor or rocky soils with ease. In fact, Stonecrops grown in organically rich soil are actually lanky and weak-stemmed. Stonecrop has very low moisture needs and is very cold-hardy in growing zones 4 and up. You can add a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch to the base to help keep moisture more regulated and enrich the soil. Sedum hybrids are hardy perennials that benefit from division every few years and the removal of dead debris each early spring.
- Easy to Grow & Low Maintenance in Full Sun
- Any Very Well-Drained Soil - Grows In Poor Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Heat, Salt & Drought Tolerant Plant
- Cold Hardy, Rabbit & Deer Resistant
You will love the vivid cherry-red foliage of SunSparkler® Wildfire Stonecrop! Order yours from Nature Hills Nursery today for a bright and colorful garden filler and spiller!
Stonecrop Frequently Asked Questions
How To Grow And Care For Sedum?
Also known as Stonecrop, Sedum need full sun for the most flowers and very well-drained soil. Provide moderate, regular moisture and fertility. Prune down in the very early spring.
Will Sedum come back every year?
Sedum are reliable perennials so long as they have well-drained soil year-round.
What happens to Sedum in winter?
Sedum are herbaceous perennials that will lose their leaves after frost and die back to the ground. They leave behind ornamental dried flowers and stems for winter interest. In spring, they regrow from their root systems anew!
Will Stonecrop spread quickly?
Stonecrop or Sedum will not spread or become invasive, staying put where it's planted as low-growing mounding plants.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Stonecrop Sedum for sale here at NatureHills.com!
