Sedum - 'Ruby Glow' (Ice Plant)
Sedum description: This mound forming herbaceous perennial is suited to a front of border planting, where its fleshy foliage and flowers can be appreciated. Clusters of tiny ruby red flowers appear in late summer, attracting insects. 25cm tall X 45cm
Sedum cultivation notes: Sedum's are well suited to planting at the front of the bed as low ground cover where they will cope with the most demanding dry sheltered spot in full sun. Ideally they prefer a soil with low fertility that is well drained all year round, being well suited to exposed coastal situations and dry chalky soils. Propagate by cuttings or devision of clumps in late winter.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Prone to slug and snail attack.
Common Missspellings: Seadum, Sedem, Sedam, Cidum, Sedim
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