Autumn Fire Sedum

Autumn Fire Sedum Care

Hylotelephium Spectabile 'autumn Fire'

What is the plant

Dense masses of tiny, star-like, rose pink flowers bloom in large, rounded, flattened heads (cymes to 6” across) atop stout stems clad with dentate, fleshy, rounded, succulent-like, light gray-green leaves. ... Long late summer to fall bloom period. May be sold as Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Fire'.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

3 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In full-sun locations, where "Autumn Joy" does best, water deeply. Then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Check the soil by hand before watering; if it's moist, wait. Overwatering or poor drainage leads to root disease and floppiness in otherwise sturdy stems. Too much shade accentuates both problems.
Pruning
In the spring, trim the plant back to the soil before new growth begins. Don't disturb emerging new stems. Sterilize garden shears with household disinfectant before and after you trim. If you prefer tidy winter gardens, cut "Autumn Joy" back in the fall.
Fertilizer
Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, including turf grass products, near "Autumn Joy" and other flowering perennials. High nitrogen stimulates lanky growth and inhibits flowers.

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Soil
Remember, after an initial watering to settle the soil around the roots, no further water should be applied until the weather warms up.
Container
5" Deep Pot.
Additional
Sedums encompass 600 species of plants and are generally considered non-toxic to pets and humans. Rich rosy-pink flowers age to coppery red atop the sturdy stems for stunning late season color.