{"product_id":"crassula-ovata-hummel-s-sunset-hummel-s-sunset-jade","title":"Crassula ovata ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ – Hummel’s Sunset Jade","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' is an evergreen succulent shrub with rounded, glossy leaves marked in gold and edged red. The colour deepens through cooler weather and in bright light, so the plant can read gold, orange and red at once. Small white flowers open above the foliage in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the strongest colour, though it accepts part shade. Drainage matters more than soil type, and growth is slow at 15 to 30 centimetres a year. Heat, coastal wind and dry periods are handled well once established. Light frost is survivable in a sheltered spot; hard frost is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in succulent gardens, rockeries, courtyards and raised beds, or use it in pots where the colour sits at eye level. It is a common pick for coastal and waterwise landscapes on both residential and commercial jobs. The colour holds year round with no flowering or feeding required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is a golden variegated Jade Plant, an evergreen succulent shrub with rounded, glossy leaves marked in yellow and edged red. The colour deepens through cooler weather and in bright light, so the plant can read gold, orange and red at once. Small white flowers open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRoughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and about a metre wide in the ground, though most plants sit closer to a metre. In containers it stays smaller. Growth is slow at 15 to 30 centimetres a year, so it holds a tidy shape for a long time without needing to be cut back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt survives light frost in a sheltered position once established, but hard or repeated frost damages the leaves and can rot the stems. Cold and wet together are the problem. In frost prone areas grow it in a pot under an eave, or plant it where a wall or canopy holds overnight warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, very. Once the roots are down it stores enough water in the leaves to carry it through long dry periods, which makes it a standard choice for waterwise gardens. Overwatering does far more harm than underwatering. Through a hot summer a deep soak every few weeks is plenty in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It suits pots well, and the colour often improves in a container in full sun on a warm paved surface. Use a cactus and succulent mix with free drainage and let it dry out between waterings. Refresh the mix every couple of years and trim the roots if it becomes pot bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does it grow best in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is happiest in warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates, so coastal New South Wales, Queensland, Perth, Adelaide and much of coastal Victoria all suit it. Tropical areas with heavy wet season rain are harder because of rot. In cold inland districts grow it in a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun, sharp drainage and restrained watering cover most of it. Cut watering back to almost nothing through winter. No feeding is needed in the ground, while potted plants take a light succulent fertiliser in spring. Prune in spring to shape and remove plain green shoots so the colour stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46648678580423,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/crassula-ovata-hummel-s-sunset-hummel-s-sunset-jade","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}