7/26/2023 0 Comments Autumn joy sedum sun requirements![]() The pink contrast to the purple foliage is spectacular. The flowerheads develop beginning in July and burst into bright pink blooms in September. The bloom heads are enormous and can reach up to 8 inches across. The leaves are thick and broad on strong upright stems. The growth form tends to be more upright and a bit less spreading than most Stonecrop. Best color is achieved in full sun, minimal watering, and average to poor soil that is not over fertilized. The leaves first emerge light green with purple undertones, but quickly darkens to deep purple. ‘Black Jack’ has such a deep purple foliage color it appears to be nearly black. Due to continual name changing, you may find ‘Autumn Joy’ sold as Sedum spectabile or Hylotelephium spectabile (this relates to ‘Autumn Joy’s’ parentage). These heat and drought tolerant succulents are a perfect border to hot walkways and driveways. The colorful fall blooms can add a great accent to your sunny border or container garden. The dried flower heads are perfect for arrangements. A reliable and mostly trouble free perennial, ‘Autumn Joy’ is tolerant of clay soils if they don’t get too wet and not bothered with any serious insect or disease problems. Once established, Stonecrop requires very little attention and is very drought tolerant, holding up well in heat and humidity. Sedums are not heavy feeders, a light application of compost or balanced fertilizer is generally plenty. Spent blooms may be cut back to freshen the plant, but allowing them to over winter will add interest to the winter garden and attract birds for the seeds. Healthy foliage is attractive early in the season, offering texture and substance, and a soft green contrast to brighter plants. By fall the petals mature to a deep rusty red. The large flower heads are supported by strong sturdy stems. ![]() Green broccoli like heads of buds form in summer, exploding into a large flat flower head of pink blooms in August. ‘Autumn Joy’ Sedum is a garden classic, and the most popular of the Stonecrops. Moderately salt tolerant and highly tolerant of urban pollution. Other: Attracts butterflies, deer resistant. Divide every 3 to 4 years in early spring when growth begins. Maintenance: Mulch to retain soil moisture. Pest and Disease Resistance: Susceptible to fungal disease, mealybugs, scale and slugs or snailsįertilize: Top dress lightly with compost each spring or apply a balanced fertilizer. Not fussy about pH.īloom Color: Buds open pink maturing to a coppery red, but may vary in color with yellow or orange blendsīloom Form: 3” flat flower heads of tiny star shaped flowersįoliage: Fleshy oblong gray-green leaves that may vary from blue green to yellow green. Water Requirements: Average, drought tolerant Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun, will tolerate light shade Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial, succulent Sedum are a favorite plant of butterflies and bees. This is a very easy to grow and care for perennial. When grown in overly fertile soil the plant may not be as strong and tend to flop over. They prefer full sun and a well drained soil as Sedum is susceptible to fungal disease in wet humd summers. The leaves are generally a smoky blue in summer and shades of burgundy in the fall. Stonecrop is known for its large dense flower heads that bloom from summer into late fall, as well as its colorful foliage. Foliage is dense and succulent, meaning the leaves are thickened and fleshy to retain water, so the plant is very drought tolerant and the high water content gives Sedum its’ always healthy look. Commonly known as Stonecrop, Sedum is a large genus with varieties from low growing to tall. Even out of bloom, the succulent foliage is luscious and vibrant. Sedum are uncommonly fresh and healthy all season long. Sedum, commonly known as Stonecrop, adds fresh blue green foliage and large colorful flower heads to the fall garden
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