Sedum care guide
Hylotelephium spectabile
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21d
Water
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28d
Feed
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45-60cm
Height
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H7
Hardy
About Sedum
Sedum spectabile, commonly known as Ice Plant or Autumn Joy, is a popular herbaceous perennial in UK gardens, valued for its late-season flowers that provide vital nectar for pollinators. It's incredibly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, thriving in sunny borders and rockeries across the British Isles.
Outdoor garden plant. Perennial. Typically flowers around Aug, Sep, Oct.
How to care for Sedum
💧 Watering
Drought-tolerant once established. Water sparingly, only during prolonged dry spells, especially in summer. Avoid waterlogging.
🌿 Feeding
Generally does not require feeding. Over-fertilising can lead to leggy growth.
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