Help, My Sedums Are Too Heavy Tips For Supporting And Pruning Sedum

Why is my sedum flopping over?
How do you thin out sedum?
When should I pinch back sedum?
Do Sedums need lots of water?
Should I cut back sedum?
Do sedums like sun or shade?
What looks good with sedum?
How quickly does sedum spread?
Should sedum be cut back in winter?
Do I cut back sedum after flowering?
Do hydrangeas need to be cut back?

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.

How do you thin out sedum?

Separating sedum is a quick process. If you choose to divide after bloom, cut taller species down to 6 inches (15 cm.) to reduce transpiration and make division easier. Use a shovel and dig several inches (8 cm.) around the plant and carefully excavate the root mass.

When should I pinch back sedum?

To prune sedum, cut plants back by half in late spring or early summer (June in most places). Pruning causes 'Autumn Joy' sedum to flower later, which creates a lingering flower show in fall.

Do Sedums need lots of water?

All plants need water to grow and thrive, and sedums need to be watered regularly. Although sedums will grow in harsh, dry conditions, you will want to keep the plant thriving with just enough water, yet not too much. An overwatered sedum will die a lot faster than an underwatered one.

Should I cut back sedum?

Cutting back sedum plants is not strictly necessary unless they are getting wild and out of control. If you require a very tidy appearance, sedum plant pruning can control errant growth and enforce thicker plants in some cases.

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.

What looks good with 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.

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.

Should sedum be cut back in winter?

You can cut the sedum back in winter as soon as the flowers fade or any time after that until you see green peeping from the ground in spring. Cut the entire plant back to ground level using pruning shears or break the stalks at ground level by hand. In the spring, the sedum will re-emerge from the roots.

Do I cut back sedum after flowering?

I leave the flowered heads on for winter to add some structure. The old stems will just break off when you tidy up in Spring. To stop it flopping, you "chelsea chop", cut most of the new stems in half in late May. I generally leave mine.

Do hydrangeas need to be cut back?

To rejuvenate the hydrangea, remove up to 1/3 of the older living stems down to the ground each summer. This will revitalize the plant. If necessary to control the size of the plant, cut back before late July to allow for buds to develop. Usually the plant will return immediately to its former size.