Sedum ‘Carl’
Blooming Time
Exposure
From England, `Carl’ is distinct among the upright sedums for its compact habit, bluish foliage, and very bright, very large, exceedingly vibrant pinkish-red, late summer and fall blooming flowers. Different than `Autumn Joy’, `Brilliant’ and `Neon’, the flowers of `Carl’ deliver an extra punch that makes them stand out. `Carl’ is reliable and drought resistant, thrives in well drained soil.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
1½'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
Upright and compact, bluish foliage, and very bright, very large, exceedingly vibrant pinkish-red, late summer and fall blooming flowers.
Landscape Value
Small to moderate scale ground cover, accent, edging or companion.
Care
Watering:
'Carl' Sedum is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Carl' Sedum needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
'Carl' Sedum is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.