Product Description
Lysimachia congestiflora 'Walkabout Sunset'
- Height: 2 to 6 inches
- Flowers Spring - Summer
- Full Sun-Part Sun
- Growth Habit Spreading
- Hardiness Zones 9 to 11
- Deer Resistant, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage
Lysimachia congestiflora 'Walkabout Sunset', also commonly known as Creeping Jenny 'Walkabout Sunset' or Outback Sunset, is a vibrant, spreading perennial that adds a splash of color to gardens and containers. Its variegated foliage and cheerful yellow flowers make it a popular choice for groundcover, hanging baskets, and mixed plantings.
- Foliage: Striking variegated leaves with shades of green, yellow, and orange. The foliage provides interest even when the plant is not in bloom.
- Flowers: Bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers with a reddish-brown center. They bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting pollinators.
- Growth Habit: Low-growing and spreading, forming a dense mat. It can also trail gracefully from containers.
- Height: 3-6 inches
- Spread: 12-15 inches
- Hardiness Zones: 7-11
- Light: Full sun to mostly shade (tolerates a wide range of light conditions)
- Soil: Adaptable to various soil conditions but prefers well-drained soil.
- Moisture: Regular watering is needed, but it can tolerate some drought once established.
Benefits:
- Versatile: Can be used as groundcover, in containers, hanging baskets, or even in bog gardens.
- Colorful Foliage: Provides long-lasting color and interest with its variegated leaves.
- Attracts Pollinators: The bright yellow flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies.
- Easy to Grow: Relatively low-maintenance and adaptable to different growing conditions.
- Fast Growing: Quickly fills in spaces and provides good coverage.
Growing Tips:
- Planting: Space plants 12-18 inches apart for groundcover.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods.
- Fertilizing: Not generally required, but a light application of fertilizer in spring can promote growth.
- Pruning: Can be pruned or pinched back to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Overwintering: In colder zones, it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.
Things to Note:
- Spreading Habit: While its spreading nature is desirable for groundcover, it can become aggressive in some situations. It is best to plant it in areas where it can be contained or monitored.
If you are looking for a vibrant and versatile plant to add a pop of color to your garden or containers, Lysimachia congestiflora 'Walkabout Sunset' is an excellent choice. Its colorful foliage, cheerful flowers, and easy-going nature make it a favorite among gardeners.
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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WALKSUNSET
THE PLANTS CAME VERY DISTRESSED AND MANGLED - HOWEVER I IMMEDIATELY TRANSPLANTED THEM AND THEY SEEM TO BE DOING WELL SO FAR
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Hard to find in San Antonio
We bought a couple of pots of Walkabout Sunset several years ago from Lowes. They grew beautifully with partial sun by our deck. We have moved 2 years ago, and I have been looking at local nurseries and have had no luck finding this product locally. They were pretty dried out when they arrived, but that's to be expected during summer time. they came back with a little extra water.
