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Sedum ussuriense
Sedum ussuriense
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Late Summer to Autumn
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Height: 18 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Special Features: Attractive foliage
- Ideal for: Border, Rockery, Seaside Garden
Description
Wonderful dark green to bronze foliage, undoubtedly enhanced by beacons of carmine-red umbels.
This superb border plant caught T&M horticulturalists' attention because of this superb combination, which makes a glowing display in the late summer and autumn garden.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to July. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C).
Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost, but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination.
Germination usually takes 14-30 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 15cm (6in) apart in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a well drained soil.
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