Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

White stonecrop
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Plant features Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

White stonecrop


Description Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' | White stonecrop

The Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is a captivating ground cover known as white stonecrop. Its evergreen foliage and sprawling growth habit make it an excellent choice for borders, group plantings, and edges. The 'Coral Carpet' variety is particularly cherished for its vibrant seasonal color transitions and minimal care requirements, offering a tapestry of green and red throughout the year.

Key Features

  • The 'Coral Carpet' is an evergreen variety, ensuring that its foliage remains a visual delight across all seasons.
  • It exhibits a creeping growth pattern, rarely exceeding 5 cm in height, which makes it an ideal selection for creating a lush ground cover.
  • This Sedum cultivar thrives in both sunny and partially shaded locations, adapting to a wide range of well-drained soil types.
  • In the summer months, it boasts delicate flowers in shades of pink and white, adding a subtle splash of color to your garden palette.
  • The plant is highly drought-resistant, reducing the need for frequent watering and making it suitable for xeriscaping.
  • 'Coral Carpet' does not require pruning, which makes it a low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking to minimize their gardening chores.

Tips

  • To propagate the Sedum album 'Coral Carpet', consider division during the spring or autumn for the best results. This not only rejuvenates the plant but also helps to maintain its health and vigor.
  • While the 'Coral Carpet' is drought-resistant, providing average water needs, especially during extended dry periods, will keep the plant thriving.
  • When planting, allow for some space between individual plants to enable their sprawling growth habit to form a continuous carpet.
  • No pruning is necessary for this Sedum, yet occasional tidying may be performed to keep the desired shape and to manage its spread within your garden.

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Planting & care Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' (White stonecrop)

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Ideal placement of a Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

For optimal growth, Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' thrives in locations that offer full sun to partial shade, with a preference for the brighter end of this spectrum to enhance its rich foliage hues. This evergreen species is highly adaptable to various soil types, provided the substrate is well-drained, avoiding waterlogged conditions that could be detrimental to its health. Its drought-resistant nature makes it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners, and it can easily fit into crevices or rockeries where it can spread its creeping foliage to create an attractive ground cover.

How do I plant a Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'?

To plant Sedum album 'Coral Carpet', select a location that receives full sun to partial shade. This species thrives in a variety of well-drained soils and is suitable for borders, group, or edge planting. The plant's pot-grown roots ensure it can be established at any time of the year, excluding periods of frost. Spacing is crucial to accommodate its creeping, widespread growth habit, allowing it to form a dense mat. Upon planting, water moderately to settle the soil around the roots and establish a strong foundation for growth. This drought-resistant species requires minimal maintenance once established, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking resilient ground cover.

Pruning a Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is a low-maintenance species that thrives without the need for regular pruning. This evergreen groundcover naturally forms a dense mat with its creeping growth habit, which helps to suppress weeds and reduces the need for pruning. If desired, any damaged or dead material can be gently removed to encourage a tidy appearance. However, this is more for aesthetic management rather than a horticultural requirement, allowing gardeners to enjoy this plant's beauty with minimal interference.

Watering a Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is well adapted to cope with periods of dryness, thanks to its drought-resistant nature. Despite this hardiness, to maintain its vibrant foliage colors and support its flowering phase, it should receive consistent moisture, particularly when planted in pots. The watering regimen for this succulent should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Over-watering can be more detrimental than under-watering, so ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent any waterlogged conditions. During the active growing season, a regular but measured watering schedule will keep this evergreen perennial thriving.

Fertilising a Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

To maintain the vibrant foliage and support the flowering of Sedum album 'Coral Carpet', fertilizing is an integral part of its care. This evergreen species benefits from a light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the early spring as new growth appears. Due to its hardy nature and ability to thrive in a range of soil types, over-fertilization should be avoided to prevent excessive growth that can weaken the plant. A single application of fertilizer is typically sufficient for the growing season, as this species is adept at surviving in less fertile conditions. The organic matter within the fertilizer will encourage the luscious red and green hues of the foliage, while also providing the necessary nutrients for the charming pink and white blossoms to flourish in the summer months.

The characteristics of a Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' thrives with minimal care, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance greenery. Its ability to store water in its succulent leaves allows it to withstand periods of dryness with ease. Furthermore, this species enjoys a gradual transformation throughout the seasons, with leaves taking on a reddish hue in the fall, adding a touch of dynamic color to your garden's palette.

Separating/dividing a Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

To ensure the continued health and vigor of this species, division is a recommended practice. This procedure is ideally carried out during the cooler months of spring or autumn. Start by gently lifting the plant from its location, taking care to preserve the root structure. Once removed, separate the plant into smaller sections, each with a robust root system and healthy foliage. Replant these sections immediately, allowing ample space for them to spread. This method of propagation not only stimulates fresh growth but also helps to control the spread of this ground-covering perennial, maintaining its dense and attractive mat-like appearance.

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Frequently Asked Questions Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' (White stonecrop)

What will be the height of Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'?

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' typically reaches a maximum height of 10 centimeters when fully mature.

What will be the width of Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'?

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' has an ultimate spread of up to 10 centimeters when fully mature.

Which soil type is most suitable for the Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'?

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is adaptable to various soil types, but it thrives best in well-drained soil. Ensuring proper drainage will provide an optimal growing environment for this particular plant.

What is the ideal positioning for the Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'?

The ideal location for Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is a place where it can receive ample sunlight, as well as a location with partial shade. This plant can thrive in both sunny and partially shaded areas, making it adaptable to various light conditions for optimal growth.

What is the flowering colour of the Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'?

The blossoms of Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' display delightful hues of pink and white during their flowering period.

Is the Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' hardy?

Certainly, Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is deemed to be winter hardy. With a tolerance for temperatures as low as -23.3°C to -20.1°C, this plant is classified within the USDA zone 6a for winter hardiness. Therefore, it possesses the ability to endure and thrive in colder climates, making it suitable for outdoor cultivation even in regions with relatively harsh winter conditions.

Is the Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' evergreen?

Certainly, Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is indeed an evergreen plant. This means that it maintains its green foliage throughout the year, providing an enduring and vibrant presence in your garden or landscape.

What is the growth strength of the Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'?

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' typically reaches its ultimate height within a span of two to five years, showcasing a moderate yet steady growth rate over time.

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Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking a low-growing, resilient ground cover. Its lush, succulent foliage transforms from green to a stunning coral hue, creating a vibrant tapestry in any landscape. This plant thrives with minimal care, making it an effortless addition to any outdoor space.

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