The sedums (Sedum) or stonecrops are popular and very easy-care flowering perennials that feel very comfortable in almost all locations as well as in pots.
When is the flowering time of stonecrops?
The flowering period of sedum varies depending on the species: Golden sedum (June-July), Beautiful sedum (July-September), Caucasus sedum (June-August), Purple sedum (August-October), bract -Sedum (June-August) and plum sedum (August-September). Popular varieties come in different colors.
The flowering times of the sedum species at a glance
The flowering times of the different Sedum types are very different. While some stonecrops bloom in summer, others only show their flower umbels in autumn. Planted appropriately in groups, colorful sedum beds can bloom all year round.
| Sedum type | Latin name | Flowering time | Bloom | Popular varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Stonecrop | Sedum floriferum | June to July | golden yellow | “Weihenstephaner Gold” |
| Beautiful stonecrop | Sedum spectabile | July to September | pink or white | “Brilliant”, “Carl”, “Iceberg” |
| Caucasus Stonecrop | Sedum spurium | June to August | pink, purple or white | “Purple Carpet”, “Coccineum”, “Fuldaglut”, “Tricolor” |
| Purple Stonecrop | Sedum telephium | August to October | purple | “Purple Emperor”, “Munstead Dark Red”, “Autumn Joy” |
| Braceleaf stonecrop | Sedum aizoon | June to August | golden yellow | “Euphorbioides” |
| Plum Stonecrop | Sedum cauticola | August to September | purple to carmine red | “Bertram Anderson” |
Tip
Sedums are easy to propagate from seeds. Of course, you can also collect these after they have ripened, although the time at which the seeds ripen also depends on the flowering time.