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Sedum - Green Mound

Sedum - Green Mound

Sedum 'Green Mound' is a charming and low-growing succulent celebrated for its lush, bright green foliage that forms dense, cushion-like mounds. This versatile plant is a popular choice for ground cover, rock gardens, edging, and adding a vibrant touch of green to container arrangements. Its neat and tidy growth habit makes it a reliable and attractive addition to various landscapes.

 

Key Features of Sedum 'Green Mound'

  • Bright Green Foliage: The leaves are typically a vibrant, fresh green color, providing a lively appearance.
  • Small, Fleshy Leaves: The leaves are small, oval to rounded, and densely packed along the stems.
  • Mounding Growth Habit: Forms low, spreading mounds or cushions of foliage.
  • Deciduous in Colder Climates: May lose some or all of its leaves during harsh winters in colder regions.
  • Star-Shaped Flowers: Mature plants produce clusters of small, star-shaped flowers, often white or pale pink, typically in the summer.
  • Relatively Low Maintenance: Generally easy to care for and quite resilient.

 

Care for Your Sedum 'Green Mound'

  • Light: Thrives in full sun to maintain its compact growth and vibrant green color. It can tolerate partial shade, but the growth may become looser, and the color less intense.
  • Soil: Requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A sandy or gritty soil mix is ideal.
  • Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Sedums are drought-tolerant and susceptible to overwatering. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months.
  • Temperature: Exhibits good cold hardiness (check specific cultivar details for exact temperature tolerance) and also tolerates heat well.
  • Humidity: Adapts well to a range of humidity levels. Good air circulation is beneficial.

 

Maintenance for a Thriving Plant

  • Removing Dead Foliage: Regularly remove any dead or dried leaves and stems to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent potential issues.
  • Pruning (Optional): If the mound becomes too large or to maintain a specific shape, light trimming can be done in early spring.
  • Repotting (If in Containers): Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container, using a well-draining soil mix.
  • Pest Control: Generally pest-resistant, but monitor for common garden pests like aphids or slugs.

 

Propagation Methods for Expanding Your Collection

  • Stem Cuttings: A very easy and reliable method. Take stem cuttings a few inches long, allow the cut ends to callus over for a day or two, and then plant them in well-draining soil. They root readily.
  • Division: Mature clumps can be easily divided in spring or fall. Gently separate the rooted sections and replant them.

 

Sedum 'Green Mound' is a dependable and attractive succulent that provides a lush carpet of vibrant green foliage. Its low-maintenance nature and versatility make it a popular choice for adding enduring greenery to various garden settings and containers.

 

 

* Picture and information intended only as a guide.  Size and colours of plants will vary, not any 1 plant is exactly the same and minor variations will occur.

 

** All plants will be posted bare rooted.

 

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