Sedum 'Sunset Cloud' (25) plants
Common name: Stonecrop-Autumn; aka Hylotelephium 'Sunset Cloud'.
Zones 3 to 9.
Full sun.
Plants reach 12 to 18 inches tall and 18 inches wide;
compact, upright arching habit.
Growth rate: Moderate, easy to grow.
Clusters of vibrant rose red flowers bloom late summer and fall atop arching reddish-purple stems. Purple foliage emerges green before transforming to dark purple tones as the season progresses. Even though 'Sunset Cloud' is an upright sedum, it is compact enough to use near the front of the border or as an accent plant in fall containers.
Performs best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils, but it is extremely urban tolerant. Sedum can be grown in highly stressful sites around rockery with thin, poor, or very dry soils, of various pH, low fertility, extreme heat, drought, and high light reflectance; however, it is not tolerant of wet or poorly drained soils. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most Sedum varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade; however, lower growing types will survive in partial shade.
Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Thick, succulent leaves which can store water, allow established sedum to withstand periods of drought. Divide sedum every 3 to 4 years to maintain compact growth habit. Older plants tend to split in the center if they have not been divided. Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will also help prevent them from splitting. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases.
Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbit resistant. Terrific low-maintenance plant.
Shipped bare root. |
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