Name: Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop
Brand: Surreal Succulents
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Most of our plants are shipped bare-root. Please note that the plant you receive may not be an exact likeness of the images shown.

This sedum's new foliage begins as a fresh green in the spring, but as the strength of the sun intensifies so does the fiery red colouring in its leaves.

It makes the perfect ground cover in a dry hot area, ideal for tops or walls or large containers, can be pruned and tidied in early spring.

Like most sedums its incredibly hardy so can be left outdoors all year round, it produces purple-red flowers late summer, which are full of sweet delicious nectar that bees and butterflies adore.

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Where it thrives

Sunlight Full Sun 5+ hrs of sun

Recommended location In the Ground

Recommended location Rockery

Recommended location Outdoor Tabletop

Plant characteristics

Growability Beginner

Growth form Ground/ pot cover

Growth rate Moderate

Minimum temperature -6°C

Mature size, height and width 10 cm x 25 cm

Foliage colour Red

On Arrival

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop is delivered bare-root and should be planted promptly into gritty compost or sharply drained garden soil. Spread the roots naturally and keep the crown at the same depth at which it was previously growing.

Water once to settle the roots, then allow all excess moisture to drain. Keep the plant in a bright, sheltered position while it anchors, protecting newly planted material from severe frost or prolonged rain.

Once established, follow the normal hardy-succulent routine. Good light, airflow and drainage are more important than frequent watering.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Watering

Water Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop thoroughly after planting and during prolonged dry weather, then allow the compost or soil to drain. Established plants growing outdoors usually need little supplementary water in normal UK conditions.

Containers dry more quickly than open ground, so check them during warm weather. Water in the morning and direct the water towards the compost rather than leaving it trapped in dense foliage.

Avoid waterlogged conditions through autumn and winter. Persistent winter wet causes more losses among hardy succulents than low temperature alone.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Light and position

Provide Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop with Full Sun - 5+ Hours of Sun. Suitable positions can include In the Ground, Rockery, and Outdoor Tabletop. Strong natural light encourages compact growth, seasonal colour and reliable flowering.

Avoid positions that become shaded by surrounding plants as the season progresses. Pale, open growth and weak stems usually indicate that the plant needs a brighter position.

Good airflow is as important as sunshine, particularly during wet weather. Remove fallen leaves and surrounding debris that could hold moisture against the plant.

Compost and drainage

Plant Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop in gritty, sharply drained compost or garden soil. For containers, use approximately 50% multi-purpose compost and 50% horticultural grit or perlite. Always choose a pot with unrestricted drainage holes.

Improve heavy garden soil with grit and plant on a slight mound or raised area where winter water can escape. A mineral top-dressing keeps the lowest foliage away from damp soil.

Do not enrich the planting area heavily. Hardy succulents remain more compact and resilient when grown in moderately lean, free-draining conditions.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost horticultural grit perlite

Feeding

Hardy succulents need less fertiliser than tender pot-grown plants. Apply a light, balanced feed once in spring if growth is weak or the plant has remained in the same container for several years.

Feed only when the compost is moist and active growth has started. Excess fertiliser produces soft, stretched growth that is more vulnerable to winter damage.

Plants growing in open ground rarely need additional feeding when the soil is healthy and drainage is good.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Winter care

The recorded minimum temperature for Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop is -6°C. Position it in bright light and provide the sharp drainage needed for it to tolerate winter conditions successfully.

Remove fallen leaves and wet debris from around the crown. Move containers beneath a rain shelter during prolonged wet spells if they cannot drain freely.

Do not keep hardy succulents warm and dark indoors. Their best protection is a naturally cool, bright and airy position with dry roots.

Summer care

Water newly planted Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop during prolonged dry weather until it is established. Mature hardy Sedums usually tolerate ordinary summer drought once their roots have spread.

Low-growing, mat-forming types can be trimmed lightly if they spread beyond their allotted space. Taller border types (Hylotelephium) are best cut back to ground level in late winter or early spring; a light pinch of the new shoots in late spring encourages denser, self-supporting growth and reduces flopping.

The flowers are valuable to pollinating insects. Leave healthy flower heads in place through their display, and retain the dry heads for winter structure if preferred.

Repotting

Repot or divide Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop in spring when the clump becomes crowded, the compost has broken down or the roots fill the container.

Separate healthy sections with their own roots and replant them at the same depth in fresh, gritty compost. Remove dead or damaged growth before replanting.

Water once to settle the roots, then allow the compost to drain. Keep divided plants protected from extreme heat until they are established.

We supply the recommended care essentials for mail order. Find the relevant products here: succulent compost

Common problems

Winter damage is most commonly caused by poor drainage and wet debris around the crown. Remove damaged material promptly and improve airflow around the plant.

Pale, open or weak growth indicates insufficient light or excessive feeding. Move Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop into a brighter position and avoid further fertiliser until compact growth returns.

Check container-grown plants for vine weevil grubs if they become loose or collapse despite apparently healthy foliage.

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How to care for Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' | Stonecrop

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On Arrival

Watering

Light and position

Compost and drainage

Feeding

Winter care

Summer care

Repotting

Common problems

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