Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ (10)ct Flat

Description

Product Description

Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ Common Name: stonecrop Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 3 to 4 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide; creeping groundcover habit; semi-evergreen. Growth rate: moderate.’Red Carpet’ spreads a little slower than most groundcover Sedums.

Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ is a vibrant, mat-forming succulent that blankets the ground with a rich tapestry of red and bronze foliage. It is a fantastic choice for adding color and texture to rock gardens, borders, and containers, and it thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions.

• Foliage: The fleshy, succulent leaves are the star of the show, forming a dense mat of color. The foliage emerges bronze-green in spring and summer, deepening to a striking beet-red in fall and winter. This dramatic color change provides year-round interest.
• Flowers: In summer, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped, deep reddish-pink flowers that rise above the foliage on short stems. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Growth Habit: It is a low-growing, spreading succulent that forms a dense mat, typically reaching 3-6 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide. It spreads by creeping stems that root at the nodes, making it an effective groundcover.
• Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerating a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it is very low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: It thrives in full sun but can tolerate some light shade, especially in hot climates.
• Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils. It dislikes wet or poorly drained conditions.
• Moisture: It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers dry to medium moisture levels.

Uses in the Landscape:

• Groundcover: Its spreading habit makes it ideal for covering ground, suppressing weeds, and adding a splash of color.
• Rock Gardens: It thrives in the well-drained conditions of rock gardens, cascading over rocks and crevices.
• Borders and Edging: It provides a lovely contrast to other plants in borders and edges.
• Containers: It can be used in containers as a spiller or filler, adding texture and color.
• Green Roofs: Its drought tolerance makes it suitable for green roofs.

Additional Tips:

• Pruning: It can be pruned lightly to maintain its shape or control its spread.
• Propagation: It is easy to propagate by division or stem cuttings.
• Deer and Rabbit Resistance: It is generally deer and rabbit resistant.
• Overwatering: Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.

Overall, Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ is a vibrant and versatile succulent that adds a dramatic touch to gardens and landscapes. Its colorful foliage, delicate flowers, and low-maintenance nature make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care plant that thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions.

Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).

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