Dividing Sedum Plants How To Divide A Sedum Plant

Use a sharp knife and divide the plant into 4 to 6 inch (10 to15 cm.) sections, each with plenty of roots. Prepare a sunny site for the new plants by digging soil deeply to loosen it prior to planting. Plant each section individually at the same depth at which it had been growing.

Can I divide sedum in the summer?
How quickly does sedum spread?
Can you replant sedum?
Do sedums like sun or shade?
Do sedums spread?
How deep do sedum roots go?
When can I divide and transplant sedum?
Why is my sedum flopping over?
What can I plant next to sedum?
Can sedum grow in shade?
Do you deadhead sedum?

Can I divide sedum in the summer?

For more plants of any sedum, consider tip cuttings. ... Cuttings often will start when just placed in the garden soil during the early summer. These can also be divided by digging and separating into clumps or by locating rooted sections along the stem and cutting off individual plants.

How quickly does sedum spread?

The size and growth rate of a given plant depends on climate, soil type, watering, and fertilization. Slow varieties will stay nice and small in a pot, whereas fast, ground cover varieties like Sedum can spread up to 1" a month in the growing season.

Can you replant sedum?

When you have an existing sedum plant, you can divide and transplant sedum without buying new plants. Cut a complete circle around the sedum plant with a spade, cutting about 2 inches away from the plant and 2 to 6 inches deep. ... Shake the excess soil from the roots so you can see the root crown and the sedum roots.

Do sedums like sun or shade?

Where to Plant Sedum. Sedum don't require a lot of water and will develop their best colors if they get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. They won't grow well in heavy, mucky, or high clay soils.

Do sedums spread?

Tall sedums do not spread but when grown in mass plantings are beautiful and tough ground covers. Perfect for filling a hillside or fleshing out the middle of a perennial border. Creeping sedums will spread slowly but surely and make a very low ground cover for sunny spots.

How deep do sedum roots go?

They root out readily planted to any depth. We recommend planting them about an inch deep. As sedums grow and mature their roots do not end up going extremely deep. Many succulents, like aeonium, have shallow roots so they can capture the lightest amount of moisture on the soil.

When can I divide and transplant sedum?

Since sedum blooms in late summer and fall, the plant should be dug up and divided in early spring. You can begin digging as soon as new growth appears in the spring. Divide your sedum every 3 to 4 years to control size and maintain health.

Why is my sedum flopping over?

Weak stems are the result of overly rich soil. Sedum plants are tolerant of poor growing conditions and even thrive in sandy or gritty medium. Rich and soggy soils will cause the stems to bend and you will see your sedums falling over.

What can I plant next to sedum?

Companion Plants for Sedum

Asters and Chrysanthemums. Asters and chrysanthemums are hardy perennials that bloom in the fall. ...
Blue Fescue. The spiky, blue-gray foliage of blue fescue contrasts nicely with Autumn Joy's soft green stems and leaves. ...
Dianthus. ...
Hostas. ...
Purple Coneflower.

Can sedum grow in shade?

Low-growing and vigorous species will tolerate partial shade, but most sedum do best in full sun. If growing sedum in an area that gets long, cold winters (Zone 5 and colder), plant in full sun to improve overwintering capability.

Do you deadhead sedum?

Phlox Intensia^® - self-cleaning, no deadheading needed, this may not be true of all phlox. Perennial Sedum – the seed heads will remain on this summer to fall blooming plant. Removing them will not keep the plant blooming longer. ... Removal of flower spikes, if they occur, will help keep the foliage looking good.