Strong stems remain upright. Let dried flower heads remain for nice winter interest. Stonecrop are a reliable, hardy and easy-to-grow perennial….Details.
| Type: | Perennials |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time: | Early Fall to Mid-Fall |
| Sun-Shade: | Full Sun to Mostly Sunny |
| Zones: | 3-9 Find Your Zone |
| Soil Condition: | Normal, Clay, Sandy |
How do you care for Autumn Fire sedum?
Care of ‘Autumn Fire’ Plant Water and fertilize sedum plants lightly. The University of California warns that too much water, heavy applications of fertilizer, or too rich soil and/or too much shade can result in weak stems. The heavy flower heads will flop over unless you stake the plants.
How big do autumn fire sedum get?
24″ tall
Autumn Fire is one our best low care, high color perennials. Cut back to green basal growth in spring. 24″ tall x 15-18″ wide. Good for Firescaping….Video.
| SKU | HC014721 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | 24″ tall |
| Mature Spread | 15-18″ wide |
| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
What can I plant with autumn fire sedum?
Companion Plants for Sedum
- Asters and Chrysanthemums. Asters and chrysanthemums are hardy perennials that bloom in the fall.
- Blue Fescue. The spiky, blue-gray foliage of blue fescue contrasts nicely with Autumn Joy’s soft green stems and leaves.
- Dianthus.
- Hostas.
- Purple Coneflower.
How do you take care of sedum in the winter?
Tips to Care For Sedum in Winter
- Pruning is optional.
- Reduce watering. Water only if the soil is very dry.
- Potted sedums need a bit more watering.
- Too much moisture can cause root rot.
- Potted sedums will survive indoors or outdoors.
- Prune in the spring to encourage new growth.
Is sedum a ground cover?
Sedum album has white flowers and green foliage that turns reddish in autumn. It blooms in summer and is an excellent ground cover for thin, poor soils or rocky embankments.
Does sedum come back every year?
Sedum plants have succulent leaves that range from tiny needles to larger and fleshy, from gray to green to purple to blue, and even variegated! Butterflies & bees love them. And best yet, they are perennials so they come back year after year.
Is Sedum acre invasive?
Sedum acre is very aggressive, spreading by seed and dropped leaves, so only plant where this isn’t an issue. Bright lemon yellow flowers completely cover it in summer, attracting many beneficial insects and bees. Sedum acre is fairly invasive, and tends to root into lawns where it persists.
What does Sedum look like?
Sedum acre (stone-crop) is a creeping plant with thin stems covered with small, yellow-green succulent leaves. The cheerful yellow flowers look like small stars.
What is Autumn Fire?
“Autumn Fire” sedum (Sedum spectabile “Autumn Fire”), also known as autumn fire stonecrop , is a cultivar that grows up to 2 feet tall and 18 inches wide with large showy pink blooms that eventually change to red.
When to plant Sedum Autumn Joy?
Fertilize autumn joy sedum with a balanced plant food diluted to half strength in early summer. Do not feed these plants in fall to avoid stimulating tender new growth. Cut back the dead stalks after frost for a neat appearance, or leave them until early spring to provide extra insulation for developing new growth.
What to plant with sedum?
Plant the sedum in a rock garden or flower bed. Although sedum can sometimes grow in partial shade, it will do much better in direct sunlight. Sedum needs no fertilizer and can grow in nearly any soil, but a sandy soil is best. Water the sedum in small amounts.
