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Sedum spectabile Carmen - Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum spectabile Carmen
Autumn Stonecrop, Ice plant, Showy Stonecrop, Butterfly Stonecrop

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I have just placed a large order for sedums, they have all arrived in good condition and are very beautiful. I can't wait to see my future bed. I have a big crush on this young plant, I highly recommend it. Plus, the team is super friendly. Nothing to say except THANK YOU.

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A very accommodating succulent plant. It has beautiful tender green to glaucous green foliage, and an abundant and dense dark pink to reddish purple flowering during autumn. It will be the perfect companion for dahlias and wormwoods.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Sedum spectabile 'Carmen', or autumn stonecrop, is a very accommodating succulent plant. It has beautiful tender green to glaucous green foliage, and an abundant and dense dark pink to reddish purple flowering during autumn. It will be the perfect companion for dahlias and wormwoods.

 

Sedum spectabile, native to northeastern China, has been used in gardens for a long time and has been continuously improved by professionals. 'Carmen' is a perennial plant that grows in clumps of erect stems, reaching up to 50cm (20in) in height and 40cm (16in) in width. As part of the larger stonecrop family, its upright green stems bear deciduous, pedunculated, thick and fleshy leaves arranged in an opposite manner. The jade green leaves have an oval-oblong shape, and undulate and serrate margins. It has a late flowering period from August to October, composed of densely packed clusters of small dark pink to purple-red flowers. These corymbs (clusters) at the tops of the stems will completely cover the plant, creating a purple-red carpet.

 

It is easy to cultivate and has very good hardiness (-20°C (-4°F)). However, it is sensitive to wet soils during the winter period. It prefers sunny exposures, but also adapts to Mediterranean or dry climates, with partial shade exposure during part of the day. It likes well-drained, dry to moist, slightly alkaline or acidic soils. It can be used in compositions with wormwoods, dahlias, or hebes, as well as in mixed borders with grasses like stipas or fescues.

It is recommended to divide the plant every 3 to 4 years, during spring or after flowering, to give it vitality and prevent the disappearance of central stems. You can also propagate the plant by cuttings. It seems that deer like to feed on stonecrops, so be careful if you live in a sensitive area.

 

Anecdote: Stonecrops were once used as medicinal plants for the treatment of burns, cuts, and haemorrhages.

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Sedum spectabile Carmen - Autumn Stonecrop (Flowering) Flowering
Sedum spectabile Carmen - Autumn Stonecrop (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time August to October
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 10 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Sedum

Species

spectabile

Cultivar

Carmen

Family

Crassulaceae

Other common names

Autumn Stonecrop, Ice plant, Showy Stonecrop, Butterfly Stonecrop

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference848711

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Planting and care

Plant in ordinary, dry, chalky soil. It must be well-drained to protect the roots from the cold moisture of winter. It tolerates clay soils in regions with dry winters. Plant it in full sun. This plant is hardy once established. It still needs some moisture during its growing season. In pots, provide a layer of gravel for drainage. Cut back the clump in winter when it is dry.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions It is advisable to divide the plant every 3 to 4 years, during spring or after flowering, to give it vitality and prevent the disappearance of the central stems. You can also propagate the plant by cuttings.
Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Average
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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