Sedum Collection - Matrona, Herbstfreude or Autumn Joy and Thunderhead

This collection of Autumn Sedums or Stonecrops brings together three remarkable, proven varieties that have a diversity of colours and textures. Sedum 'Herbstfreude' with its dark pink flowers, Sedum Thunderhead with its deep purple flowers, and Sedum 'Matrona' with its pale pink flowers and purple-green leaves. These perennials from the Crassulaceae family thrive in well-drained soils, in the sun, and are very resistant to drought. Their flowering is very attractive to pollinators. Their fleshy foliage is usually deciduous and they can withstand temperatures as low as -30°C.

The collection consists of:

1 x Sedum 'Herbstfreude' or 'Autumn Joy': This variety is characterised by its dark pink flowers that appear from August to November. It reaches a height of about 45 to 60 cm.

1 X Sedum (Hylotelephium) 'Thunderhead': This variety with intense purple flowers can reach a height of 50 to 60 cm. It is perfect for adding a touch of colour to borders and rock gardens.

1 X Sedum 'Matrona': Its green leaves tinged with pink-purple and its red stems make this stonecrop unique. It reaches a height of 60 cm and blooms from August to October. Its inflorescences are light pink.

The stonecrops in this collection can be planted in spring or autumn. They thrive in borders, rock gardens, or as edging plants. Choose a sunny exposure and plant them in well-drained, light soil that does not retain too much water. If necessary, mix garden soil with fine gravel. Plan for 6 to 9 plants per square metre, with a distance of 30 to 45 cm between plants.

The Sedums in this collection can be combined with many perennial plants, as well as with small bushes. Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' with its pale yellow flowers can be placed at the front of the border, contrasting with the stonecrops. Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' with its dark purple flowers can be interspersed among the Sedums, enriching the scene with its deep tones. An Aster x frikartii 'Mönch' can be positioned at the back to provide height, lightness, and the bright lavender blue of its flowering. Complete your arrangement with a small bush such as the Japanese Spirea 'Goldflame', its golden foliage adding a warm touch to the whole. This combination of plants creates a garden that is both aesthetic and ecological.