Fleshy grey-green clumps topped with broad flower heads that open dusky pink and deepen to rusty-red in autumn. Bees and butterflies cover the blooms; seed heads stand through winter.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Autumn Joy Stonecrop
Botanically, Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Crassulaceae family. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink and red flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Autumn Joy Stonecrop
Autumn Joy Stonecrop suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Autumn Joy Stonecrop does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Autumn Joy Stonecrop is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Autumn Joy Stonecrop after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Autumn Joy Stonecrop in the garden
Autumn Joy Stonecrop earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Autumn Joy Stonecrop with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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