Sedum rubrotinctum 'Aurora'

 

 

If you love Sedum Rubrotinctum ‘Jelly Bean Plant’ then you would equally love Sedum Rubrotinctum ‘Aurora’ – commonly referred to as Pink Jelly Beans or Pink Pork and Beans. These are special plants that have exquisite color combinations and intricate features. They have plump, luscious jelly bean leaves in stunning shades of mauve-pink, cream and lime green.

According to Altman Plants, its given name ‘Aurora’ refers to the incredible light show seen around the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres, also known as the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern lights).

 

Sedum Rubrotinctum ‘Aurora’ has a garden origin, meaning it has been cultivated from the wild and selectively bred to be grown in the garden. Wherever it came from and whatever name you choose to call it by, we can agree that these are exceptional succulent plants. I started with a small starter plant in a 2-3 inch pot that I have grown and spread in different pots and containers in my garden.

These plants sprawl out as they grow and can be grown in ground, in containers or even in hanging baskets. They produce bright clusters of yellow flowers.

 

Sedum Rubrotinctum Aurora-Pink Jelly Beans Care, Propagation - Succulent Plant Care

 

Pink Jelly Bean (Sedum rubrotinctum 'Aurora'): A long-time favorite soft sedum from Mexico. This stemmed grower has round, fleshy leaves that spiral up its stem. It varies in color from pale green to pink and cream, with the brightest pigments showing when it's grown in bright sunlight. It makes it a wonderfully colorful accent in potted arrangements.

Please Note: S. rubrontinctinum has naturally fragile leaves that can fall off readily, particularly in transit.

Jelly Bean is an excellent grower as long as it is not left in heavy, moist soil. It is exceptionally tolerant of full sun and drought, but it does need protection from frost. Fortunately, Jelly Bean can easily overwinter indoors if it is in a container with a drainage hole and gritty, well-draining soil. Water deeply, but only when the soil is completely dry.

Over time, Jelly Bean will form prolific clumps and the stems will become long enough to sprawl and gently cascade from containers. In spring, it produces clusters of tiny, yellow flowers that attract pollinators. This variety is one of the easiest to propagate and it will readily grow roots from both stem cuttings and leaves.

Sedum rubrotinctum 'Aurora' - Pink Jelly Bean | MCG (mountaincrestgardens.com)