| Hybrid: | Yes |
| Country of Origin: | (US) United States |
| Year of registration: | 2016 |
| History of species or Cultivar: | Found and introduced by Chris Hansen as a stable sport of 'Ruby Heart'. |
| Size: | Medium 2 1/2" to 4" Large - 4" to 9" Other: Mature rosette to 5 inches across. |
| Soil type: | Well draining Loamy / Medium Sandy / light |
| Foliage: | Smooth Other: Gold with red picotee trim in spring, lime green in summer, turning back to gold and red in the fall. Winter turns a vibrant red. |
| Water: | Very low Average Does not like wet feet |
| Uses: | Accent Containers |
| Source: | GardenCrossings.com and GreatGardenPlants.com |
| Toxicity: | Low risk None |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: It may be several years before it blooms |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Stratify seeds: Stratifying seeds may improve germination, but is not required Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other: pp#28,284This plant is patented and cannot be propagated for sale or trading. |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Bumblebees Bees Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 28,284 Monocarpic |
| Parentage: | Sport of: Ruby Heart |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgeous by jkbingh | Apr 2, 2016 9:44 AM | 3 |
| "Gold Nugget" is nice, but.... by lovesblooms | Apr 22, 2017 9:25 AM | 7 |
| Semp "Gold Nugget" by Gardengalvka | Nov 9, 2019 11:34 PM | 3 |
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