Sedum Xenox Babies

code: 951

Very few good seeds collected from this extreme colour form of this plant

Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 20 cm
Maximum Height: 30 cm
Packet Content(approx.): 10+

Smallish leaves with scalloped edges are in attractive shades of green and mauve in spring, then darken to deepest burgundy as the season progresses. Later in mid and late summer, wide clusters of red velvet buds open to rose coloured flowers. This compact new dark foliage sedum is perfectly suited to growing on small rockeries or in containers. Very few good seeds collected from this extreme colour form of this plant.

Sowing advice:
Seeds can be sown at any time but are best sown in winter or early spring to benefit from a cold spell in the wet compost to break their dormancy. We advise covering seeds very thinly with sand or fine grit to about the depth of the seed size. If the seeds do not come up within 6 to 12 weeks the damp seed tray can be given cold treatment in a fridge for about four weeks. They may still take very many months to appear, so please never discard the pot or tray.

Information:

Common NameStonecrop
Botanical NameSedum
Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light RequirementsFull Sun
Mature Height20-24″ tall
Estimated Mature Spread18-24″ wide
Bloom TimeMid summer to early fall
Planting DepthCrown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
FoliageThe leaves emerge green with mauve highlights in spring and deepen to burgundy
Soil TypeSandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Soil MoistureDry, Average, Well Draining
AdvantagesGood For Containers
Planting TimeSpring / Summer
Item UnitPlant
Sedum Xenox Babies

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