Landscape screenings around hardscaping projects aid in drainage, though they do need some mineral soil mixed in for nutrients. Water once planted but only as needed after that. The soil and site must be well-drained with no standing water, particularly in the winter. Sedums performs best in a neutral to slightly acidic soil of average to low fertility. Virtually trouble-free, it forms a denser mat of bigger leaves than the spuriums, and beautifully tight foliage and vibrant yellow-orange flowers make a bold statement. Plant amongst hardscaped areas in full sun, around pools, foundation plantings, rock gardens and crevices in retaining walls. 'Variegatum' is just that, very variegated! It is one of the most cold-tolerant sedums available, due to its Siberian origin. Height 4-6 inches (10-15 cm), flowers reaching 8 inches inches (20 cm) Variegated Russian Stonecrop Sedum kamtschaticum 'Variegatum' Flowers sporadically, sometimes not at all. Do not overfertilize or growth will be more green than red when actively growing. This variety is very similar in habit to 'Dragon's Blood' above, but offers consistently red foliage all season long. Red Carpet Sedum Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' Shear back to remove spent flowers and renew growth. Plants can suffer occasionally from slugs and aphids, and may lose lower leaves during extended rainy periods. Sedums are not aggressive enough to smother all weeds, but easy to weed around they re-establish quickly from light disturbance. Plant amongst hardscaped areas in full sun, around pools, foundation plantings, rock gardens and crevices in retaining walls. Low maintenance once established, and easy to cut apart pieces to transplant for thicker coverage in time. It takes on a totally different look in flower, with erect stems of many star-shaped deep pink flowers in early summer. This low-growing variety has exceptional drought tolerance and durability in hot, sunny locations, and is named for the crimson red foliage colour it changes with cooler temperatures in the fall. Light Full sun (light shade tolerated early morning or late afternoon) Height 6-8 inches (15-20 cm), flowers reaching 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)įoliage Green/reddish margins when growing, turns crimson red in fall It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.Dragon's Blood Sedum Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood" This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements. Recommended growing is generally above 5☌.įeeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.įinishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only. All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products.
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