Sedum 'Sunset Cloud'

Common Name: Autumn Stonecrop

This colorful selection of Sedum brightens up the late summer and fall landscape with masses of vibrant rose red flowers borne in umbels at the tips of each stem. They contrast nicely with the purple foliage (which emerged green in spring).

This variety has an upright arching habit and is relatively short in stature. Use it near the front of the border or as an accent plant in fall containers.

In trials, this hybrid outperformed older cultivars of similar appearance including 'Vera Jameson' and 'Bertram Anderson'. It is a hybrid of S. maximum 'Atropurpureum' x S. telephium var. borderi from Jim Archibald's former nursery, The Plantsman.

Height:

6.0-8.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Purple shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade.

Divide sedum every 3-4 years to maintain its 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. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.

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