Sedum 'Carl' - 5 pieces

CHF 24.70

Sedum 'Carl' - 5 pieces

Name: Sedum 'Carl' - 5 pieces
Brand: Sedum
Price: 24.70 CHF
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Sedum 'Carl'

CHF 24.70

Bright pink to magenta flower heads
Flowers from August to October
Compact, about 35–45 cm tall
Reddish stems, grey-green foliage
Seed heads decorative into winter

Sedum 'Carl' is a compact, upright stonecrop with large, bright pink flower heads. It flowers from August to October on reddish stems and stays more compact than the well-known 'Herbstfreude'. Robust, drought-tolerant and a feast for insects in autumn.

About this variety

'Carl' shows a stronger pink than many other tall sedums. The flat flower heads sit on reddish stems above fleshy, grey-green foliage that develops pink edges in late autumn. As they fade, the flowers turn a deeper pink and later a coppery rust red.

At about 35–45 cm tall, the variety suits border edges, rock gardens and gravel or prairie beds. It loves full sun and free-draining, sandy or loamy soil that is on the dry side. Grasses, asters, sage and coneflowers are ideal neighbours. In a pot it even tolerates the occasional forgotten watering.

Bees, bumblebees and butterflies visit the flower heads in large numbers in autumn. The stems last a long time in bouquets. Leave the seed heads standing over winter, as they are particularly lovely with hoar frost or snow. The sedum is also a rewarding plant for beginners, as it forgives many mistakes. Even in hot, dry summers it stays healthy and compact, as long as the soil is free-draining and no water stands.

Planting

Plant in spring from March to May or in autumn in September and October. Choose a spot in full sun with very free-draining soil, as sedums do not tolerate waterlogging. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball, with the crown just below the soil. Keep 30–40 cm between plants and water in.

Care

Water only during long dry spells, as sedums store water in their leaves. Feeding is hardly necessary; too many nutrients make the stems soft. Leave faded flowers standing until late winter and then cut back to the ground. Divide every few years in spring.

Specifications

Botanical name: Sedum 'Carl'
Genus: Stonecrop
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Pink
Flower size: 15 cm
Flowering time: August, September, October
Flowering season: High summer, Late summer and autumn
Foliage colour: Light green, Silvery
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 35 cm
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Rather dry to moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Low
Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
Planting depth: Just cover the root collar
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 7
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–9
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly