Sedum Autumn Fire

Sedum autumn fire

Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). Best grown in full sun, in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils.

Does the sedum plant like sun or shade?

While some succulents will grow well indoors, sedum isn't one of them. They simply require too much direct sunlight.

Where is the best place to plant a sedum?

Sedum enjoy full sun, but will tolerate some shade. If growing sedum in an area that gets long, cold winters (Zone 5 and colder), plant in full sun to improve overwintering capability. Sedum grows well in poor or sandy soil, but it's important to have well-drained soil to avoid fungal diseases.

Does sedum Autumn Joy need full sun?

Autumn Joy thrives in a variety of climates and will do well in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 10. It also requires six hours of full sun a day.

Does autumn fire sedum spread?

Zones	3 - 9
Mature Spread	15-18" wide
Bloom Time	Late summer to fall
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SKU	HC018083

Is autumn fire sedum invasive?

It has adapted very well to the United States in all but the most northern states, the southern tip of Florida and along the coastline of southern California. And unlike many Eurasian plants introduced to North America, the Autumn Joy sedum is not invasive.

Does sedum need to be cut back in the fall?

To prune sedum, cut plants back by half in late spring or early summer (June in most places). Pruning causes 'Autumn Joy' sedum to flower later, which creates a lingering flower show in fall.

Do sedums need lots of water?

Sedum are drought tolerant and thrive in well drained soil. It is best to give the plant a good slow drink and allow the soil to dry out again before the next watering. Stonecrops grow best with full sun and a dry climate. During the hot summers, plan to water every 7-10 days.

Should sedum be cut back before winter?

Sedum (Sedum) – Cut to ground when foliage dies back or leave for winter interest and cut back mid-winter or early spring before new growth appears. Tall Phlox (Phlox paniculata) – Cut back to ground when foliage dies back.

How quickly will sedum spread?

Slow varieties will stay nice and small in a pot, whereas fast, ground cover varieties like Sedum can spread up to 1" a month in the growing season.

Can sedums stay outside in winter?

Sedums can tolerate heat, dry soil, and cold weather conditions. Unlike most perennials, sedum will not require a lot of care over the winter. As you prepare and prune your garden area for winter, sedums can be left unattended to. Sedums are hardy, tolerating frost and below freezing temperatures.

How do you encourage sedum to spread?

A: It's more important that you prepare hospitable soil with good drainage to get your new sedum off to a good start. If you choose sedum that tolerate heat and drought, and water them well through the first summer and autumn, they'll root and spread through the bark just fine. Sedum also does well with a gravel mulch.

What is the difference between Autumn Joy and Autumn Fire sedum?

The cultivar 'Autumn Fire' is very similar in looks to 'Autumn Joy' but is tighter growing, has a brighter flower color along with thicker foliage. They combine nicely with grasses, dwarf conifers, Lavender and Russian Sage just to name a few.

How do you care for autumn fire sedum?

You can plant Autumn Fire in poor soil, as long as it's well-draining. It tolerates sandy and clay-heavy soil, and can be grown in a very large container. The only thing that it really needs is full sun. Divide this perennial in spring to get more plants.

What is the hardiest sedum?

Sedum acre (or goldmoss stonecrop) is a common nursery plant hardy to zone 3. That means it will survive even in places like Minnesota! Another hardy sedum is Sedum spathulifolium, or broadleaf stonecrop (zone 5-9).

Do sedums dieback in winter?

Tall sedums die back to a ground-level rosette in the winter. Many gardeners prefer to leave the dried stems and flowers of tall sedums in place during autumn and early winter as even dead, they are attractive when frost coats them.

What is a good companion plant for sedum?

Companion Planting and Design Grow sedum with other low growing flowers such as alyssum. Tall garden sedum varieties grow well with other summer bloomers, such as coneflowers, rudbeckia, and Russian sage.

Will sedum choke out other plants?

Angelina Sedum They have relatively shallow roots that spread via lateral stems with a ground-hugging growth habit. Angelina sedum is your girl if you are looking for a groundcover plant to choke out weeds that thrive in all sorts of soil and light conditions.

How do you stop sedum from spreading?

It will need trimming to control the spread. Pruning sedum will help the stalks grow thicker which supports weight of the clumps of blooms. Pruning will delay the blooming, but will also help to keep the plant from growing out of control.