Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' typically starts flowering in June.
Caucasian stonecrop
Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet'
Also Known As - Caucasian stonecropThe Caucasian stonecrop, or Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet', is an eye-catching perennial succulent that can brighten up any garden. This low-growing groundcover features deep green, rounded leaves and striking red-bronze foliage throughout summer and autumn. It's mid-summer flowers are vibrant pink, adding a splash of vibrant colour. The plant prefers dry, well-drained soils in a sunny spot. With its mounding habit and drought-tolerant nature, it's an ideal choice for borders, beds, and rock gardens. It's also the perfect choice for those striving for low-maintenance water-wise gardening!
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Pink-red Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
red,yellow Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,burgundy
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Caucasian Stonecrop should be watered carefully. During the summer months, water the plant once a week with about an inch or 2 of water. Keep the soil moist but avoid over-watering. In the winter months, reduce the frequency of watering to once every 2 to 4 weeks. Be sure to adjust this schedule according to weather patterns; in dry and hot conditions water more frequently, while in cold and wet conditions reduce watering frequency. Be sure to check the soil to make sure that is not becoming waterlogged.
sunlight
Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet') thrives in full sun and requires a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Although this plant will tolerate partial shade, it will produce the fullest, most vibrant foliage in bright, direct sun. For best results, site this plant in a location where it will receive sunlight from mid to late morning until mid to late afternoon.
pruning
Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet') needs to be pruned regularly to keep it looking its best. Prune in early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems. In mid to late spring, trim back any long stems to encourage better branching and more compact growth. In fall, cut off any stems that have become woody and unproductive. This will help to keep the shrub from becoming unruly and ensure that it is compact and tidy. Lastly, if needed, a light trim in the late winter to give it a neat appearance is recommended.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' is in July and August.
