New for 2014-15 SunSparkler® Sedum ‘Jade Tuffet’ ppaf
It’s taken nearly 6 years and over 3,000 seedlings to create this exciting new inter-specific hybrid SunSparkler® Sedum ‘Jade Tuffet’. This newest addition to the SunSparkler® Sedum program was selected for its 14″ tall ultra-compact habit and unique narrow leaves which are smothered in large trusses of dark pink flowers in late summer.
Thin, shiny green leaves & cherry-red stems!
In spring, narrow, shiny-green leaves emerge and contrast beautifully against bright cherry-red stems. This unusually showy foliage remains attractive from early spring thru fall and extends the window of garden center sales appeal on your benches.
Foliage of SunSparkler® Sedum ‘Jade Tuffet’ reminds me of Boxwood as it emerges in tight cushions of shiny green leaves in the spring and remains colorful into mid summer, before being topped with masses of dark pink flowers in late summer.
SunSparkler® Sedum Jade Tuffet on 8-24-13
Here’s a gallon specimen of SunSparkler® Sedum ‘Jade Tuffet’. Picture was taken in full bloom on 8-24-13. Notice the very compact habit!
What is a “tuffet”?
Why the name of ‘Jade Tuffet’?
“Jade” refers to the jade-green foliage color and I chose the “tuffet” portion of the name after the low seat.
Wikipedia definition of “tuffet” – A tuffet is a piece of furniture used as a footstool or low seat that is completely covered in cloth (or flowers) so that no legs (or leaves) are visible.