Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy' (Showy Stonecrop)

Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy' (Showy Stonecrop)

Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy' (Showy Stonecrop)

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Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy' – A Hardy Perennial with Vibrant Fall Color

Enhance your garden with Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy', a timeless, low-maintenance perennial that shines throughout the seasons. Known for its impressive, late-season blooms and beautiful foliage, this hardy sedum offers vibrant pink to red flowers in late summer and fall, creating a stunning focal point in your garden. With its thick, succulent leaves and ability to thrive in poor soil and dry conditions, 'Autumn Joy' is perfect for low-maintenance gardens, rock gardens, and xeriscaping projects.

Key Features of Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy'

  • Vibrant Fall Blooms: *Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy'* produces large, flat clusters of pink to red flowers that transform into a rich, deep hue as the season progresses, offering breathtaking color in late summer and fall.
  • Attracts Pollinators: The bright, nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
  • Low Maintenance: This hardy plant is virtually carefree, thriving in poor, well-drained soils with minimal watering. Once established, 'Autumn Joy' is drought-tolerant and resistant to pests.
  • Succulent Foliage: The fleshy, succulent leaves of *'Autumn Joy'* provide texture and color all season long, turning bronze-red in the fall and adding interest to your garden even after the blooms have faded.
  • Perfect for Low-Water Gardens: *'Autumn Joy'* is an excellent choice for xeriscaping or water-wise gardening due to its drought tolerance and minimal water needs once established.
  • Year-Round Interest: With its attractive foliage and late-season blooms, 'Autumn Joy' provides visual appeal from spring through winter, making it a reliable garden staple.

How to Care for Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy'

  • Sunlight: Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flower production. It can tolerate light shade but thrives best in sunny spots.
  • Watering: Water moderately during the growing season. Once established, *'Autumn Joy'* is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
  • Soil: This sedum thrives in well-drained soil and can grow in poor soils, making it a great choice for rocky or sandy garden beds.
  • Pruning: Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged stems and encourage fresh growth. Deadheading spent flowers will help prolong the bloom period.

With its striking fall blooms, succulent leaves, and low-maintenance care, *Sedum Hybrid 'Autumn Joy'* is a fantastic choice for any garden. Its ability to thrive in dry, poor soils and attract pollinators makes it a valuable addition to xeriscape gardens, rock gardens, and perennial borders. Add this easy-to-grow plant to your garden for lasting beauty and color from late summer through fall.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Low

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position

Water sparingly, as it is highly drought-resistant

Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest and disease resistant but may be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soil

Mature height: 50 cm

Mature width: 50 cm

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Blue-green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Deciduous

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Pink, turning to copper-bronze

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Late summer to autumn

Fruit: No

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