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Sedum Autumn Joy
Sedum Autumn Joy

The Stonecrops

Sedum species are a varied group of drought tolerant perennials that are easy to grow. All species are from Central, America, Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean area, however they come from a range of climates and vary greatly in growth habit. Some are very low growing, others have a taller growth habit.

Generally they are easy care and will grow well in full sun to part shade. They are commonly called the ’Stonecrops’ and are members of the Crassulaceae family.

Some have become popular garden plants including the plant we call Sedum ‘autumn joy’ (Hylotelephium telephium,  syn S. telephium) which is probably the best known of all. A taller growing variety, Sedum ‘Matrona’ is worth seeking out and many low growing ground cover types are also available for sale online.

Sedum praealtum (S. praeltum) is one such low growing succulent from Mexico reaching only 10 -20 cm also known as ‘Green cockscomb’.

Growing Sedum Plants

Easy to grow in the garden in a well drained soil, Sedum also look great in terracotta pots.

Care and maintenance is very easy, but remember that the different species do vary greatly.

We have been growing S. telephium ‘Autumn Joy’ in a large terra cotta pot for around 5 years, it gets very little extra water and in terms of care gets cut back in early spring as new growth commences. Its probably time to divide it, however it is flowering brilliantly this year, so maybe next year. As for fertilizer, except for 1 or 2 applications of liquid seaweed fertilizer it has had none

Propagation is easy by division, larger clumps may be divided and replanted anytime during the growing season.

Sedum species and cultivars

  • S. telephium ‘Autumn Joy’ and Sedum spectabile are two good varieties. The starry flowers are very attractive to butterflies, birds and bees and have exceptional vase life.
  • S. spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’ is another popular plant with red glossy foliage and a trailing habit. Sedum flowers start as a green mass, slowly turning pink and then a deep rust.
  • Sedum spectacle Neon – Brilliant bright Mauve to Purple flowers
  • Sedum spectabilis ‘Pure Joy’  – Pinkish white flowers
  • Sedum telphinium hybrid ‘Thundercloud’ – Flowers are a paler pink.
  • S. Frosty Morn

Sedum plants are available for sale from the following nurseries and growers


Planters Patch
PLANTERS PATCH phone : (02) 9653 3933
Specialist perennial nursery supplying quality plants in 100mm pots. All plants are grown at our nursery and deliver to your door via Australia Post.We have many new releases and favourite perennials plants available.Available by mail order. Supplying NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT & SA.
www.planterspatch.com.au
CLOVER HILL PLANTS
CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com
succulents australia
SUCCULENTS AUSTRALIA - ph 0423307830
Specialist succulent grower with a large range of Echeveria and other succulent genera, including rare and unusual varieties for the collector.
Online Retail Sales 
www.succulents-australia-sales.com
CLOVER HILL PLANTS
CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com
botanical treasures 1
BOTANICAL TREASURES NURSERY ph 0456 706 567
Little Hampton, Vic 345
"Mail order nursery specialising in cottage garden perennials, flowering shrubs, Trilliums, Hostas and Pacific Coast Iris. Flat rate express postage - Except WA & TAS"
www.botanicaltreasures.com
Garden Express
GARDEN EXPRESS - phone :1300 606 242
470 Monbulk-Silvan Road Monbulk VIC 3793
"Guaranteed mail order flowering bulbs, perennials, roses, trees, landscaping plants, garden accessories and community fundraising Austra lia-wide."
www.gardenexpress.com.au
Lynn's Rare Plants
LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au
Perennial plants
PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au
Nutshell Nursery
NUTSHELL PERENNIAL NURSERY and PLANT FARM
'Umbango' 750 Humula Rd, Humula NSW 2652
Phone 0408692773 Great Range of Perennial plants available for sale by mail order.
www.nutshellnursery.com.au
muskers
MUSKER'S at BROUGHTON HALL Rare Plant Nursery - ph 0417056110
125 Palmer Rd Jindivick 3818
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.muskersbroughtonhall.com.au

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