<i>Sedum </i>plant named ‘SUNSTAR’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant named ‘Sunstar’ is disclosed, characterized by golden orange foliage accentuated by deep vermillion leaf tips and margins. Plants are diminutive with robust growth, useful for decorative centerpieces and dish gardens. The robust growth of the new variety enhances production times in the commercial nursery. The new variety is a Sedum, typically be produced as a container plant for the patio or as landscape plants, as well as a variety of ornamental purposes.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant named ‘SUNSTAR’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of ‘SUNSTAR’ grown in a greenhouse in Vista, Calif. (approximately 3000 to 3500 foot candles) at approximately 6 months of age from a rooted cutting.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a plant of the new variety ‘Sunstar’ on the left with a plant of the parent plant on the right.

(3) The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and equipment. While the colors in these photographs may display variances of color as compared to the living cultivar, due to LRV (light reflectance value), they are as accurate as possible using conventional photographic techniques. Colors in the photographs may appear to differ slightly from the color values cited in the botanical description, which accurately describe the colors of the new Sedum plant. Temperatures ranged from 2° C. to 29° C. night and day. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments or chemical treatments were given to the plants.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(4) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, 2007 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘Sunstar’ plants in a commercial greenhouse in Vista, Calif. Temperatures ranged from about 1° C., to 35° C. night and day. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments or chemical treatments were given to the plants. Natural light conditions were approximately 2500 fc of light. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Sedum adolphi ‘SUNSTAR’.

PROPAGATION

(5) Type of propagation typically used: Terminal vegetative cuttings. Time to initiate roots: About 10 days at approximately 24° C. Root description: Fibrous.

PLANT

(6) Age of plant described: Approximately 4 months from a cutting. Container size of the plant described: 1 gallon. Growth habit: Semi-upright succulent, mounding then semi-trailing. Height: Approximately 12 to 14 cm. Plant spread: Approximately 20 cm. Vigor: Robust, fast growing. Branching characteristics: Basal occurring main branches. Abundant sub-opposite lateral branches. Length.—Main branches about 10 cm, lateral branches about 5 cm to 8 cm. Width.—5 to 6 mm. Color.—Near Yellow-Green 145C. Flushed Greyed-Red 182C with maturity. Texture.—Glabrous. Appearance.—Matte. Strength.—Moderately strong. Internode.—About 15 mm. Foliage: Arrangement.—Sub-opposite, forming very dense, evenly spaced rosettes. Foliar internode.—About 2 mm. Average length.—Mature foliage average range 2.5 cm to 2.8 cm. Average width.—10 mm. Width at base.—5 mm. Center (deepest) depth.—5 mm. Shape of blade.—Oblong. Apex.—Acute. Base.—Truncate. Margin.—Entire. Texture of top surface.—Glabrous. Texture of bottom surface.—Glabrous. Appearance of top surface.—Shiny. Appearance of top surface.—Shiny. Quantity.—Average of 50 on one main branch ending in 3 rosettes. Color.—Young foliage upper side: Near Yellow-Green 145B, base near 145C. Strong marginal coloration near Greyed-Purple 183B, uppermost margin Greyed-Purple 187B. Young foliage under side: Near Yellow-Green 145B, base near 145C. Strong marginal coloration near Greyed-Purple 183B, uppermost margin Greyed-Purple 187B. Mature foliage upper side: Near Yellow-Green 145B, base near 145C. Strong marginal coloration near Greyed-Purple 183B, uppermost margin Greyed-Purple 187B. Mature foliage under side: Near Yellow-Green 145B, base near 145C. Strong marginal coloration near Greyed-Purple 183B, uppermost margin Greyed-Purple 187B. Venation.—Indistinguishable from leaf blade. Flower: Not observed. Reproductive organs: Not observed. Other characteristics: Fruits and seeds.—Not observed. Temperature tolerance.—Tolerates temperatures from approximately 0° C. to at least 32° C. Disease/pest resistance.—Neither resistance or susceptibility to other normal diseases and pests of Sedum has been observed. Drought tolerance.—Tolerates at least 2 weeks of high temperatures without supplemental water, showing no serious damage to plant.