Species stonecrop
pink flowers with green leaves and brown stems

stonecrop

Sedum 'Pillow Talk'

Sedum 'Pillow Talk' is a low-growing, sun-loving, mat-forming succulent evergreen with small, red-brown leaves. A cheerful carpet of white, star-shaped flowers emerge in summer. This drought-tolerant stonecrop will brighten any garden. Its versatility makes it great for rock gardens, containers, herb gardens, balcony boxes, and other vertically challenged spaces. It is also great as a groundcover and as an added bonus – it is deer and rabbit resistant. For the best display, plant in well drained soil and full-sun to part-shade locations. This fast-growing succulent will make any garden more inviting.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Pink-magenta Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Water Stonecrop 'Pillow Talk' plants once per week to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. During the hottest periods of the year, you may need to increase watering to twice a week. Make sure the plant has time to dry out slightly between waterings. Over-watering can lead to root rot and other issues. As with most plants, it is best to water deeply and infrequently rather than lightly and often. If you are unsure if a plant needs to be watered, check the soil for dryness. When the top inch or 2 of soil is dry then it is time to give the plant a good drink. Avoid wetting the leaves and flowers of Stonecrop as this can result in disease.

sunlight

Stonecrop (Sedum 'Pillow Talk') prefers full sun to partial shade. It should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight in a day to ensure healthy growth and flowering. This sun-loving plant likes direct sunlight during the morning and late evening when the light is not so strong, or bright, but should be avoided during midday, when the sun is at its hottest, to prevent burning of the leaves. Regular pruning will also help keep it a manageable size. It is also drought tolerant, making it a great low maintenance addition to any garden or landscape.

pruning

Stonecrop (Sedum 'Pillow Talk') should be pruned once a year, during the early springtime, before new growth begins. Pruning should be minimal for this plant species, as it is a plant that prefers to remain short, and vigorous pruning can cause the plant to become weak and unhealthy. Cut back the plant lightly, by no more than a quarter of its total height, to keep it contained and promote its bushy growth. Removing any dead or dying stems can also help keep the Stonecrop healthy and attractive.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Sedum 'Pillow Talk' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Sedum 'Pillow Talk' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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