Stonecrop: planting and care in the open ground, a photo and description of how to save and prepare for wintering a long-term sedum

Sedum, he is a stonecrop - this is an unpretentious groundcover that has gained great popularity among gardeners. Stonecrop is decorated with both flowers and leaves. The flower is easy to grow, it grows quickly, requires minimal care.

There are three ways to plant it: seed, using cuttings and dividing the bush. The article will describe in detail how, when, where, under what conditions it is possible to plant stonecrop and how to take care of it.

Where can I place it?

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Since ancient times, stonecrop planted in gardens and flower beds, as an ornamental plant. It goes well with other colors, especially undersized sedums that look good with a saxifrage or carnation. Stonecrops of red tones fit perfectly into the company of plants that have white, blue or silver leaves (anaphalis, Byzantine purpurea).

When choosing varieties, it is first necessary to pay attention to winter hardiness. After all, not all types of stonecrop will survive a harsh winter. The following types can be attributed to frost-resistant varieties:

stonecrop of cornflower;
hybrid stonecrop;
Stonecrop and others.

Also, the choice of variety depends on the preferences of the gardener. Some people like tall stonecrops growing separately from other flowers in a flower bed, while others like low-growing species that will be combined with other plants.

Sedum is not whimsical to the soilTherefore, you won’t have to choose a place for a long time and think about how to save it before planting in the open ground, the main thing is that this place be sufficiently lit. It has a wide variety of species that can easily be used in landscape design.

The disadvantages of growing perennial sedum in open ground include the fact that stonecrop is not able to make its own way through the foliage from the trees, so for proper care it must be removed in time and planting under the trees is not recommended. Another disadvantage is the need for frequent weeding, especially in it, undersized stonecrops need it.

In container or pot

Before you plant a sedum, you need to choose the right pot. The capacity should not be plastic and deep.

Important! It is necessary to take care of the place where the container with the flower will stand. It should be well lit, but direct sunlight is prohibited. In the shade, the plant will grow poorly, so do not forget about it. The optimal place is the windowsill, whose windows face south. In winter, additional lighting is required.

It is much easier to choose a variety for planting at home, because the temperature in the room can be controlled, but not on the street. Often, indoors are grown:

Stonecrop of Morgan;
sedum burrito;
sedum Steel;
Stonecrop of Siebold;
stonecrop red-painted.

The advantages of growing in sheltered ground include: ease of care, stonecrop in a pot does not require constant weeding, as well as the absence of foliage, which must be removed.

The only thing that can be attributed to the minuses - not all types of sedums are suitable for growing at home. Normal development will not work with stonecrops with a deep root system.

Sedum photo

Below are photographs of sedum planted in open and protected ground.

When and how often can I transplant?

Gradually, the stonecrop bushes grow old and degenerate, so they are transplanted to rejuvenate. For young stonecrops, it is done once every two years, but adult plants are transplanted once every four to five years.

Attention! The transplant is necessarily carried out to a new place, while it must be prepared in the same way as for a normal planting, that is, add fertilizers, sand and wood ash.

It is recommended to do the procedure in the spring, but in the autumn it is also possible, immediately after flowering. Often it is not worth replanting, it is only necessary when the plant is sick, has grown greatly, or it is time to rejuvenate it.

Soil composition

Stonecrop is not whimsical to the ground. The flower easily grows in poor soil. It can grow on sandy, limestone and even heavy acidic soils. Loves well-permeable earth. Acidic, alkaline and neutral soils - this is suitable Ph. The plant is adapted to wet and dry lands. He feels rather well in a marine climate.

The soil composition depends on the type of stonecrop, for example, creeping varieties prefer dry and poor soil, but tall and plentifully flowering need more nutritious and loamy soil.

How to plant sedum: step by step instructions

To the site

First you need to choose a sunny place.
Next, prepare the soil. You need to take sand and humus in a ratio of 3: 1 and mix thoroughly.
Then we dig a hole in the depth of 15-20 centimeters and a width of 50 centimeters.
Now the hole is filled with prepared soil.
A flower is carefully planted in it.
Around the seedling, the soil is sprinkled with gravel or small gravel.
If everything was done correctly, then the sedum will please with excellent growth and excellent flowering.

In a pot or container

First of all, you need to choose the right type and grade.
Then you need to choose a container of the correct size. The best option is a shallow and wide pot.
Then the soil mixture is mixed, which must be emptied into the pot.
After that, the flower is planted.
Landing in sheltered ground can be done throughout the year, but subject to a positive temperature in the room.
During spring transplant stonecrop better take root and grow faster.

How to take care of a plant?

Adaptation after transplantation will require watering, but in no case should the plant be overfilled, as it is resistant to drought and there is no need to overdo it.
Especially does not need top dressing, this is done only during the period of active growth and before flowering. Organic and mineral supplements are suitable.
With the introduction of fertilizers, one must be careful, because "overfed" stonecrops lose their decorative effect and can not tolerate winter.

How to prepare for wintering?

In the fall, watering stops, this is done in order to avoid decay of the roots.
Before the cold, stonecrop is recommended to be cut off. Cuttings are left in a few centimeters, which are then a little sprinkled with earth.
There are species that require little warming for the winter.

Conclusion

Stonecrop - a magnificent ornamental plant that does not require special care. The flower is resistant to weather conditions such as drought and frost. It is easy to grow, both in the open ground and at home.