Sedum Emperors Wave Seeds

Sedum Carmine Red (Sedum Telephium Emperors Wave) Perennial Seeds, Ground Cover
20 seeds per package
Non-GMO, Open Pollinated
**Germination can be erratic

This newer variety of Stonecrop for the flower bed. Sedum Telephium Stonecrop has succulent bluish-green pointed leaves. Its sturdy, dark stems look wonderful with the carmine flowers. The Sedum flower with umbrella-like heads blooms from late summer until fall, and it has an approximate height of 16 inches and spreads about the same amount. In fall, the flower clusters hold their form and turn brown giving interest to the fall and winter display. Sedum Emperor's Wave is a great choice for beds, borders, and it's especially stunning when planted in mass groupings. It makes a great cut flower, and it attracts butterflies and bees.

Sow Sedum seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow 5 - 7 seeds per container. The Sedum seed is exceptionally small, so only press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover it. Keep the Sedum seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate. If seeds do not germinate, ****a cold period is recommended. Place tray or pots into the refrigerator for 1 - 2 weeds, and then repeat the warm temperature again.***Germination can be erratic.

Sedum flower care includes trimming the flowers back either in the fall or in the spring to neaten their appearance. Sedum prefers to be planted in full sun and in well-drained even gritty soil. Perennial Sedum plants will tolerate most soil types and is drought resistant once it is established.

Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 - 9
Approx. Height: 14 - 16 inches
Approx. Width: 14 - 16 inches
Bloom Season: Late summer through fall
Bloom Color: Carmine red
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Ordinary, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 68 - 70F
Average Germ Time: Approx. 14 - 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: approx.16 inches