Content
- 1 Description of a prominent sedum
- 2 Types and varieties of prominent sedum with photos
- 3 Prominent sedum in landscape design
- 4 Propagation of prominent sedum
- 5 Planting and caring for prominent sedum in open ground
- 6 Diseases and pests
- 7 Collection and storage of seeds
- 8 Medicinal properties of prominent sedum
- 9 Conclusion
Sedum is an unpretentious perennial that delights garden owners with its bright appearance until late autumn. The variegated inflorescences will be a wonderful decoration for any flower bed or alpine hill, and the ease of planting and care will allow even a novice gardener to work with this crop.
Description of a prominent sedum
“Sedum prominent” is a perennial plant widely distributed in eastern China, Korea and Japan. It received the addition “prominent” due to its luxurious appearance and bright color.
The root of the plant is tuberous and has thickenings. The height of the central shoots is 35-80 cm.The stems are straight, powerful and fleshy. The leaves are bluish-green, framed by a jagged edge, located alternately on the shoot. The buds of “Sedum Vidnogo” are collected in inflorescences with a diameter of up to 25 cm.
Fertilizers for sedum are applied 3-4 times a year
The plant is characterized by high survival rate. The culture can grow successfully in both mountainous and arid areas. “Sedum prominent” is frost-resistant, hardy and drought-resistant.
When and how does sedum bloom?
“Sedum prominent” blooms from mid-July until the first frost (depending on the variety). The small compact bush is covered with multi-colored flower caps, so landscape designers often use it to create bright accents in a garden composition.
The color of the inflorescences depends on the variety. Most plants bloom in shades of pink. Notable are the fiery red and variegated varieties of sedum.
Types and varieties of prominent sedum with photos
“Sedum prominent” is classified as a succulent. Based on it, many varieties have been developed that are successfully used in home gardening and landscape design.
Sedum prominent Brilliant
The hybrid “Sedum spectabile Brilliant” was bred more than a century ago (1913). The main features are tall (up to 50 cm) thick stems and a developed root system. The leaves are fleshy, light green. It blooms with large fluffy inflorescences, muted pink and soft lilac. The color of the inflorescences of “Sedum Visible” is uneven: pale at the edges and more intense closer to the center.
The diameter of the variety's caps varies between 22-25 cm
Sedum prominent Stardust
Low bushes “Sedum Vidnogo” (40-50 cm) delight gardeners with inflorescences with small snow-white flowers.The appearance resembles a snowdrift among a flower bed. Sedum spectabile Star Dust looks especially impressive with single plantings of bright irises.
Sedum spectabile Star Dust can often be found in rock gardens
The period of appearance of the first peduncles of the hybrid is the end of August. The peculiarity of the species is shade tolerance and frost resistance.
Sedum prominent neon
Sedum spectabile Neon is a moderately spreading shrub, reaching a height of 50-60 cm. It is light-loving and drought-resistant. Speaking of nuances, it is worth noting that the leaf blades of “Sedum Visible” can change color from muted green to reddish by the beginning of September.
Sedum spectabile Neon is often planted along paths
This variety blooms in August-September. The caps of the inflorescences look like umbrellas from small “sharp” buds of pale purple or pink color.
Sedum prominent Novem
The light-loving Sedum spectabile Novem takes on a brighter color in the sun. Blooms from June to September. In low light conditions it stretches a lot. The shoots have a reddish tint. The leaf blades are dark green with burgundy splashes.
The caps of the inflorescences are pale pink. It is organic in conditions of rocky and rocky compositions. Designers often use this hybrid to decorate borders, decorate borders and create carpet compositions.
Sedum hybride Novem blooms for about 40 days
Sedum prominent Charles
Sedum spectabile Karl has straight shoots and large oval leaves, the main function of which is to supply moisture and nutrients. “Sedum prominent” blooms in August-October. Grows well in sunny areas.
The dark pink inflorescences attract insects, especially butterflies. Gardeners often plant it in rockeries and decorate borders with it. A distinctive feature of “Sedum prominent” is its frost resistance.
Sedum spectabile Karl grows well in soil with a small amount of humus added
Purple Emperor
The name of the species means “purple emperor”. Sedum spectabile Purple Emperor received its name because of the leaves of an unusual reddish-purple color, which when cultivated on the well-lit side acquire a more saturated color.
The flowering period begins in the last ten days of July. The inflorescences are large, lush, pink. The hybrid bush is one of the largest. The width of the growth is 80-90 cm.
Sedum spectabile Purple Emperor is resistant to low temperatures
Matron
Sedum spectabile Matrona is distinguished by the red-pink color of the inflorescences with a large “umbrella” size - 20-25 cm. Another feature is dense glossy leaves, “framing” caps and a long flowering period (until the first frost). The frost resistance of the hybrid is high.
Sedum spectabile Matrona is one of the most frost-resistant varieties
Frosty Morn
The name of the variety means “frosty morning”. The height of the bush is small (up to 40 cm). Growth is moderate. Pastel green leaves with a light edging harmonize with the snow-white or pale pink small flowers of “Sedum Visible”, collected in caps of inflorescences. The beginning of the flowering period of Sedum spectabile Frosty Morn is the last ten days of August.
Sedum spectabile Frosty Morn is often planted next to conifers for contrast.
Diamond Edge
Dense “fleshy” stems, large brown leaves with light edges and soft pink inflorescences - this is Sedum spectabile Diamond Edge. The plant reaches a height of 40-45 cm and blooms from July to October. The diameter of the “caps” does not exceed 15 cm. The variety prefers open sunny places and moderate watering.
Sedum spectabile Diamond Edge is used in the design of alpine slides
Iceberg
In flowering, this hybrid resembles its “brother” – Sedum spectabile Frosty Morn. The name is due to its appearance, which resembles small blocks of ice in a “sea” of light green foliage. Unlike most variegated sedums, Sedum spectabile Iceberg blooms with white buds collected in “umbrellas.” The flowering period is the first weeks of autumn. The average height of the bush is 35 cm.
Sedum spectabile Iceberg looks like snowflakes
Red Cowley
The hybrid Sedum spectabile Red Cauli has tough, erect shoots with gray-blue leaves and bright red small buds of inflorescences collected in corymbs. “Sedum prominent” blooms in mid-summer (July). Despite the preference for sunny places, the hybrid shows good growth and development even in partial shade.
Sedum spectabile Red Cauli in mixed borders is often combined with cereals and tall grass
Autumn fire (Sedum spectabile Autumn fire)
One of the brightest and most spectacular types of sedum. Sedum spectabile Autumn fire is a variety with gray-green foliage and carmine-colored flowers with hints of copper. The hybrid is a real decoration of the garden; it blooms for a long time and is therefore in demand among landscape designers. It does not require pruning before wintering and tolerates frost well.
Sedum spectabile Autumn fire has a long flowering period
Variegata
False sedum is 40-45 cm high. Small, fleshy, variegated leaves harmonize well with flowers of a pale pink or purple palette. The plant is ground cover, frost-resistant. Does not require frequent watering and prefers well-lit areas. The flowering period of “Sedum prominent” is July-August.
Sedum spectabile Variegata has good immunity, but does not tolerate stagnant water
Prominent sedum in landscape design
High drought and frost resistance, as well as a bright and varied color palette, allow “Sedum prominent” to take pride of place among the decorative products of landscape designers.
Sedum hybrids are used to decorate paths and borders, decorate lawns, flower beds, rockeries and alpine slides. To decorate borders, tall varieties are used, creating the illusion of a compact living fence on the sides of the path.
In the conditions of rocky rockeries, “Sedum is visible” is most organic, since such an environment is very similar to its natural growing environment. When creating an alpine hill, ground cover or tall perennials are selected as neighbors for the “Prominent Sedum”.
Designers like to combine this plant with other types of succulents, planting them on hillsides and rocky areas. Due to the long flowering period, “Sedum Visible” looks great both in spring and late autumn.
Propagation of prominent sedum
Sedum is distinguished by good adaptation. It takes root in most cases and can reproduce in a variety of ways: by dividing the bush, seeds or cuttings.
Cuttings
Propagation through cuttings is the easiest way to increase the number of bushes of this plant on a site. The best time for the procedure is July.
Cuttings of “Sedum Visible” are carefully cut and left to dry in a cool, not very shaded place. Then the prepared material is buried in the ground to a depth of 1-1.5 cm. Young plantings are shaded and watered with a small amount of water.
Transplantation of seedlings rooted in the ground is carried out in the fall, before frost, no later than September.In winter, the aboveground part of the young plant dies off, while the root system remains working.
Germinated cuttings are planted in May-June
Seeds
When propagating by seed, the material is sown in the spring. To do this, the seeds are planted in boxes filled with soil. Most often, gardeners use containers made of peat cardboard, which can be immediately dug into the ground. In this case, you can once again not disturb the root system of the plant.
For the first shoots to appear, “Sedum prominent” requires diffused lighting and warmth. As soon as 1-2 leaves appear on the seedling, it can be picked. “Sedum prominent” are planted at a distance of 25-40 cm from each other.
Dividing the bush
Another popular propagation method among gardeners is dividing the bush. As a mother material, take a 5-year-old bush “Sedum Vidnogo”, the rhizome of which is divided into 4 parts and planted in different places, having previously dried and treated with growth stimulants.
Planting and caring for prominent sedum in open ground
Planting “Sedum prominent” is a series of simple procedures. However, their proper implementation and subsequent care will speed up the adaptation time and guarantee bright and spectacular flowering of the bush.
Recommended timing
The optimal time for planting “Sedum prominent” is spring. At this time, most plants begin their active growth period. However, you can transplant or divide the bush in the fall. The main thing is to make it before the first frost. During the winter season, replanting "Sedum" can only be done at home.
Site selection and soil preparation
Despite the unpretentiousness of the “Sedum prominent” culture, it is recommended to plant it in well-lit areas. The presence of constant shadow discolors the foliage and dulls the brightness of the inflorescences.
“Sededum prominent” grows well in sunny areas
The plant appreciates nutritious, loose soil, which will provide air circulation and good moisture permeability. A good option is a self-prepared substrate from 1 part river sand and compost and 2 parts turf soil. When planting “Sedum prominent” in pots, it is necessary to form a drainage layer of expanded clay.
Landing algorithm
The planting algorithm “Sedum prominent” is the following list of actions:
- Soil or substrate made of fertile soil and sand is placed in the container.
- Seeds of “Sedum prominent” are sown at a distance of 4-5 cm from each other.
- Without deepening, sprinkle a thin layer of soil on top.
- Water with a small amount of water and cover with film or glass.
- The container is placed in the refrigerator (the temperature range should vary from 0 to +5 ° C).
- The plantings are ventilated daily for 40-45 minutes.
- After 2 weeks, the container is transferred to a room with an average temperature of +18-20 °C.
- After 15-30 days, you can observe the first shoots of “Sedum prominent”.
In mid-spring, seedlings are picked.
Features of cultivation
The agricultural technology of the crop is elementary and this is primarily due to the unpretentiousness and adaptability of “Sedum of the Prominent”. Caring for the plant does not require much time and effort.
Watering and fertilizing
Fertilizer is not a vital necessity for the growth and development of Sedum Prominent.Feeding with organic matter in the spring will allow the plant to quickly gain green mass and begin active growth. However, excess fertilizer can lead to rotting of the roots and stagnation of water at the level of the root system.
In open ground conditions, plants practically do not need watering. “Sedum sedum” can accumulate moisture both in the leaves and in the roots. The soil is moistened only if it is very dry. Moreover, excessive watering will lead to stagnation and rotting of the root system.
Loosening and weeding
The first weeding is carried out a couple of weeks after planting “Sedum of the prominent”, since it is difficult for the young crop to fight weeds. It is recommended to loosen the soil before each watering procedure. This will allow moisture to reach the roots of the plant faster. You can increase soil permeability by adding river sand to the substrate.
Pruning prominent sedum
Pruning "Sedum prominent" is decorative. When forming a bush, shoots that are too long and damaged are cut off. Old and diseased stems are also removed. Pruning “Sedum prominent” is carried out only when the plant reaches five years.
Formation is carried out in spring or autumn. Another difference between “Sedum Prominent” is the rapid growth of roots. The solution to the problem is simple: dig in the space around the sedum bush.
Wintering
Despite its frost resistance, in the northern regions “Sedum Vidniy” is prepared for wintering. Everything above the growth points dies in severe frosts. In order for the plant to withstand the cold as easily as possible, “Sedum prominent” is cut off in the area of green shoots (no higher than 2 cm from the ground), and the remaining part is covered with any mulching material.
“Sedum prominent” has high frost resistance
Transfer
Once every 3-6 years, “Sedum prominent” is replanted. This is necessary to rejuvenate the culture. Transplantation is carried out through cuttings or dividing the rhizome. Before this, the soil in the new location is fertilized with wood ash and diluted with clean river sand. The optimal time for the procedure is spring.
Diseases and pests
“Sedum prominent” has strong immunity to most diseases. Excess mineral or nitrogen fertilizers can weaken its quality, so fertilizing the crop must be done very carefully.
Of the insects, the following species are the most dangerous for Sedum:
- caterpillars;
- sawflies;
- aphid;
- spider mite;
- green leaf roller.
In most cases, you can use insecticides such as Actellik, Prestige or Antikhrushch. To combat powdery mildew and fungus, use “Skor”, “Horus” and “Maxim”. To prevent diseases of “Sedum prominent”, gardeners recommend the preparations “Match” and “Aktara”.
Collection and storage of seeds
When independently collecting Sedum seeds for subsequent sowing, you must understand that they will not retain the varietal characteristics of the parent crops. At the same time, assembling them is very simple.
To do this, you need to wait for the inflorescences to dry completely and, transferring them to a paper envelope, shake them. The seeds of “Sedum of Prominence” will easily separate from the fruit. Store seed material in the refrigerator for a year.
Medicinal properties of prominent sedum
“Sedum has long been used in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antitumor, regenerating and tonic agent.The juice from the plant promotes blood clotting and is a natural biogenic stimulant, its properties superior to even the famous aloe vera.
With the help of “Sedum of Prominence” you can improve the condition of the gastrointestinal tract
The decoction is recommended for bronchitis and pneumonia, diseases of the kidneys and urinary system. When combined with other products, Sedum has cleansing properties, removing toxins and other harmful compounds from the body.
Conclusion
Sedum is an unpretentious and persistent perennial that can add bright colors to the design of a personal plot, flower bed or garden for a long time. Its agricultural technology and planting are simple, and a pleasant bonus is the medicinal properties of the plant, often used as part of traditional medicine.
