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Potted Sedum Plant - Description
- Botanical Name: Sedum spurium 'Deep Rose'
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Genus: Sedum
- Type: Herbaceous Perennial / Succulent
- Pot Size: 2L Pot
- Plant Current Size: 30cm in Height
Potted Sedum Plant - Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Clump and mound-forming
- Foliage: Grey-green, fleshy, succulent leaves
- Flowers: Flat-topped clusters of small star-shaped flowers
- Flower Colour: Pink to mauve, with red buds appearing before bloom
- Flowering Season: Late Summer to Autumn
- Final Height: 10-60cm
- Final Spread: 10-60cm
- Seasonal Interest: Attractive dried flower heads in Winter
- Dies back in Winter, new shoots emerge in early Spring
Potted Sedum Plant - Planting Instructions
- Best in light, airy, well-drained soil
- Soak pot in water for 3 minutes before planting
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot
- Add a small amount of sand or grit to the base
- Remove plant from pot by gently squeezing sides
- Plant with top of root ball level with soil surface
- Firm soil gently around plant and water well
- Space plants 60cm apart
- Cut back flower heads in late Winter to encourage Spring growth
Potted Sedum Plant - Uses / Location
- Ideal for rockeries, alpine gardens, and roof gardens
- Excellent in containers and borders
- Thrives in full sun and sheltered spots
- Pairs well with other alpine plants such as Saxifrage, Aubretia & Scabiosa
- Great companion to ornamental grasses, Bellis, Cosmos & more
