Species stonecrop
pink flowers with green leaves and light-brown stems

stonecrop

Sedum 'Soft Cloud'

Stonecrop (Sedum 'Soft Cloud') is an easy-to-grow succulent that thrives in full to partial sun. Its star-shaped, fuzzy leaves form in rosettes that are a soft white-gray color. Striking pinkish-yellow blooms appear in midsummer, much to the delight of pollinators. Stonecrop is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it an ideal ground cover for dry, sunny areas such as rock gardens. Its clumping habit allows it to spread slowly, adding soft texture and gentle, cloud-like color to a garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

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

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Light pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Stonecrop plants (Sedum 'Soft Cloud') should be watered every 1-2 weeks, depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment. The best way to water a Stonecrop plant is by soaking the entire soil surface with lukewarm water until the soil feels evenly moist. During times of extended dry spells or in exceptionally warm climates, it may require watering once or twice a week. During the winter months, the soil should remain dry as these plants are dormant and don't require much fertilizer or water during that time. If the plants are grown in containers, the soil should be checked for moisture before watering, as it can dry out much more quickly in small pots.

sunlight

Stonecrop (Sedum 'Soft Cloud') is a hardy perennial plant that thrives best in warm, sunny locations, such as a south-facing windowsill or a spot out in the garden. This species of plant does best in direct sunlight for 6-8 hours per day. It can tolerate some shade, but it won’t flower if it isn’t getting enough sun. The ideal time of day for Stonecrop to receive its sunlight is between 8 am and 5 pm.

pruning

Stonecrop (Sedum 'Soft Cloud') should be pruned 2-3 times a year, starting in the spring (March - April). Prune the plant back to 1/2 its size to keep it compact and promote fresh, new growth. Remove any dead or damaged foliage and lightly trim the sedums to shape them. Whenever possible, it is best to try to preserve the original shape of the plant as much as possible. Repeat the pruning process in early June and fall (September - October).

Season

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Starts Flowering

Sedum 'Soft Cloud' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Sedum 'Soft Cloud' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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