Stonecrop – Red – Guide & Ordering

Red Stonecrop. Perfect for a bouquet, as a gift or when you want to impress without breaking a sweat.

Sedum Red – Red for Every Occasion

Sedum Red is a beautiful and elegant flower that deserves a place in both your home and gift arrangements. This red variety of sedum belongs to the sedum family of plants and is renowned for its long-lasting beauty and robust nature. Sedum Red is perfect if you want to give something beautiful without requiring much effort or special care.

The red colour of sedum makes it a classic choice for any occasion – whether it's a romantic gift or a simple way to brighten someone's day. At 70 centimetres in height, Sedum Red creates an impressive silhouette in a flower vase, and the flower maintains its appearance for a long time. Sedum Red works wonderfully in mixed bouquets where the red colour serves as a beautiful contrasting element.

Simple Care and Long-Lasting Beauty

Sedum Red is a flower that loves sunlight and copes well with moderate watering, making it ideal for those who aren't experienced flower enthusiasts. Place Sedum Red in a sunny spot for best results, and ensure it receives restrained watering. This flower requires no fragrance to impress – its red colour and structured growth pattern are more than enough to create a beautiful environment.

Sedum Red lasts approximately a week when fresh, which is a reasonable vase life for a cut flower. It's important to keep the water fresh and to cut the stem on the sedum before placing it in the vase to maximise the flower's lifespan.

The Perfect Gift Without the Effort

Sedum Red is the smart choice when you want to impress without going to too much trouble. Whether it's for a loved one, a friend or a colleague, Sedum Red suits almost any occasion.

Give Sedum Red as a gift and you'll show taste and care without worrying that the flowers will soon wilt. This red beauty is a sure way to make someone happy, and its simple care requirements mean you can feel confident in your choice.

Quick facts – Stonecrop – Red

Colour
red
Latin name
Hylotelephium telephium
Type
garden perennial
Flowering
august-october
Light
full sun
Water
low
Height
30-60 cm
Vase life
7-14 days
Scent
none
Toxic to pets
no
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FAQ about Stonecrop – Red

What kind of soil suits stonecrop best?
Stonecrop thrives in full sun in well-drained, rather poor soil. Soil that is too rich or wet makes the stems soft so that they flop open. Sandy or gritty garden soil is ideal.
How often should stonecrop be watered?
Stonecrop is a succulent that stores water in its fleshy leaves and copes well with drought. Water new plants regularly, while established plants only need water in long dry spells. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems.
When should stonecrop be cut back?
Leave the flower heads standing over winter, as they look lovely touched with frost. Cut the old stems down in early spring when new shoots appear. Cutting the stems back by a third in early summer, known as the Chelsea chop, gives sturdier plants that do not flop.
Which pests and diseases can affect stonecrop?
Stonecrop is very tough and rarely troubled. Slugs and snails can eat the new shoots, and vine weevil grubs sometimes attack the roots of plants in pots. Root rot occurs in wet soil.
Is stonecrop good for bees and butterflies?
Yes, stonecrop is one of the best late-season plants for pollinators. Its flat flower heads open in late summer and autumn, when few other plants are in flower, and attract bees, bumblebees and butterflies.

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