Sedum spurium 'Schorbuser Blut' - PLUG/CELGROWN 100 CEL TRAY

Description
The Caucasian stonecrop 'Schorbuser Blut' (Sedum spurium) is a carpet-like, winter-green perennial that forms red flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. Its thick, fleshy leaves are green-red in colour. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Caucasian stonecrop 'Schorbuser Blut' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Caucasian stonecrop 'Schorbuser Blut' are green-red, thick-fleshed.

Frost hardiness
The Caucasian stonecrop 'Schorbuser Blut' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Caucasian stonecrop 'Schorbuser Blut' sets beautiful accents together with: Golden spurge, eyelash periwinkle.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from early September to mid-September.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Sedum spurium 'Schorbuser Blut' forms red flowers arranged in umbels from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, grave, roof garden, bee pasture