Low, spreading stems of blue-purple fleshy leaves carry flat heads of glowing ruby-red flowers in late summer. A compact, drought-hardy stonecrop alive with bees and butterflies.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 25 cm H × 35 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Ruby Glow Stonecrop
Sedum 'Ruby Glow' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Crassulaceae family. It reaches around 25 cm tall and 35 cm wide at maturity, with purple-toned and deciduous foliage. Red and pink flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Ruby Glow Stonecrop
Ruby Glow 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
Ruby Glow Stonecrop does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Ruby Glow 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 Ruby Glow Stonecrop after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Ruby Glow Stonecrop in the garden
Ruby Glow Stonecrop earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, a feature or specimen planting and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Ruby Glow Stonecrop with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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