Basically, the stonecrop does not deserve its mocking name, the equally common name stonecrop is more beneficial for the thick-leafed plant. There are around 600 different species and varieties of sedum, but they all have one thing in common: the plants are very easy to care for and can easily cope in almost any environment.

The Caucasus sedum is well suited as a ground cover

Beautiful stonecrop (Sedum spectabile)

The group-forming, late-flowering summer perennial is ideal for the foreground of beds and borders. It also thrives in tubs and pots. The up to 45 centimeters high beautiful stonecrop needs a sunny location with nutrient-rich, moderately moist and well-drained soil. Covered with pink, star-shaped flowers between July and September, the plant withers in winter.

Golden Stonecrop (Sedum floriferum)

This is an evergreen, mat-forming species that grows to about 15 centimeters tall and has golden yellow flowers in June and July. The absolutely easy-care, very moisture-tolerant perennial prefers a full sun location.

Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium)

The Caucasus Stonecrop is a mat-forming, evergreen plant that is very suitable as a groundcover. The perennial grows to a maximum of 10 centimeters in height, but quickly expands in width. The very vigorous and easy-care plant prefers a sunny location.

Purple sedum (Sedum telephium)

This herbaceous perennial forms groups and is a beautiful and structuring plant for the foreground of sunny perennial beds and borders. The purple leaves are striking.

Recommended Sedum hybrids

Here we present some particularly beautiful Sedum hybrids (all descended from the purple stonecrop Sedum telephium), which are also very similar to their parents in terms of location, use and reproduction.

designation parents growth height and shape leaves blossom heyday Planting requirement per square meter
Abbeydore S. spectabile, S. telephinum 45 cm, upright blue-green, later violet light pink August to September 3 to 4
Bertram Anderson S. cauticola 25 cm, creeping dark purple pink violet June to August 9 to 12
Beth's Special S. telephium 50 cm, upright blue green brownish pink August to October 3 to 4
Joyce Henderson S. telephium 80 cm, upright violet pale pink August to September 3 to 4
Carbuncle Stone (Xenox) S. telephium 50 cm, upright dark purple brownish pink August to September 3 to 4
Matrona S. telephium 60 cm, upright olive green pink August to September 3 to 4
Red Cauli S. telephium 30 cm, compact blue-green, later dark red Red August to September 3 to 4

tips

Most sedum species and varieties are very hardy, but sometimes more sensitive stonecrops are also commercially available. Therefore, always pay attention to the right type when buying!

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