A wonderful decoration of flowerbeds is a visible stonecrop. Photo, description of varieties, care tips

Thick compact bushes of stonecrop, or sedum, prominent look profitable even before the onset of colorful flowering. The variety does not require special conditions of maintenance, hardy and unpretentious.

In our article we will consider the features of this plant, find out the homeland of its origin. Let's talk about varieties of sedum spectabile and methods of reproduction.

Be sure to discuss the proper care of this amazing plant. You can also watch a useful and interesting video on this topic.

Flower description

Title

Stonecrop prominent or Sedum spectabile - the most common name that has this type. But in addition to it, there is another name - the prominent Oschetnik or Hylotelephium spectabile.

The difference between these names is explained by the fact that earlier in the botanical classification of plants there was only a genus of stonecrops or sedums, which included more than 600 species of this plant. Then the botanists and scientists identified a separate genus of stonecrops (telephony or telephionion), which is now a subgenus of the stonecrop family, into which Sedum spectabile then fell, and which at the moment has the current name - Hylotelephium spectabile.

Botanical characteristics, homeland, prevalence and appearance

Sedum prominent refers to perennials - succulents of a huge family of Crassulaceae. It is classified as a herbaceous plant. Natural places of growth are Japan, Korea, and the northeastern part of China. Also grows in Africa and South America. The species is widespread in the Caucasus, Siberia, and the Far East.

It prefers rocky soils, rocky terrain, found in meadows. The prominent accuser belongs to the group of tall bush varieties. The bush grows vertically, reaches a height of 40-60 cm. The root system is tuberous, dense.

Belongs to decorative groundcover species of the nursery. The bush is dense. It grows moderately, without clogging the space. Shoots are straight, fleshy, up to 50-60 cm high. Stems densely leafy. The leaves are oval, oblong, dentate. Leaves and stems thickened, juicy. The flower stores water and nutrients. Sedum leaves can be green, gray with a brown tint.. The inflorescences are voluminous, dense, up to 10 - 15 cm in diameter, corymbose in shape.

The flowers are small, bell-shaped or star-shaped, mainly pink and red - carmine shades, white, purple colors are less common. The flower has five pointed petals. Long flowering, begins in the summer or at the very beginning of autumn, lasts more than a month. Fruits - leaflets, ripen in boxes. The variety is frost-resistant, withstands autumn frosts.

We recommend watching a video about the features of the sedum (stonecrop) prominent:

Similar plants

• The prominent chinacea is similar to the chrysanthemum ordinary with dense leaves and the pointed shape of flower petals.
• Crassula crescent has similar bright, dense inflorescences with a diameter of up to 15 - 20 cm.
• The coastal live-bearer is similar to the cotoneaster with the prominent form of corymbose inflorescence and the shape of pointed petals.
• Kalanchoe Rosalina has bright red, lush inflorescences. The flowers are densely planted in inflorescences, form a thick hat.
• Grey's godson forms a dense, compact bush. The stems are densely leafy, the shape of the leaf is oblong.

What conditions does it require and how long does it live?

A prominent accuser can live without watering for a long time, refers to drought-resistant species. It can tolerate bright direct sun and temperature drops. It is not picky about soils; it can grow on loamy and infertile substrates. Perennial with proper care and renewal of bushes lives a long time, up to 8 - 10 years.

The variety is characterized by a plentiful long flowering period. Seeds ripen fully.

Flowers of this species are considered honey plants, attract bees and butterflies. The variety is frost-resistant, does not require shelter for the winter.

Varieties and types, their photos

Breeders have bred a large number of hybrid grades of the prominent. The bred varieties are distinguished by the compactness of the bush and special decorativeness.

Carmen

The variety is distinguished by a bright purple color of inflorescences, the bush grows to a height of 40-50 cm. The stems are densely leafy, with bright green leaves.

Sedum Karl (Charles)

The bush is of medium height, up to 40 - 45 cm high. Star-shaped flowers are pale pink with a red tint. The diameter of the inflorescence is up to 12 - 14 cm.

Stardust

The variety is marked by an unusual leaf color: on a bright green background of the leaf plate in the center are greenish-white stains, the border of the leaf is green. The flowers are pale white.

Neon

The bush is dense, of medium height. The height of an adult bush is up to 35 - 45 cm. The flowers are bright, pink with a purple tint. The middle of the flower is more saturated, the ends of the petals are paler.

Diamond (Brilliant)

The most popular variety, Diamond bred at the beginning of the 20th century. The bush is low, the length of the stems is up to 30 - 40 cm. The shoots are rounded. Leaves are distinguished by a bluish coating. The flowers are bright pink, corymbose inflorescences.

Elsie's Gold

The bush is tall, up to 50 cm. The leaves are serrated in shape, green, with cream edging. The flowers are delicate, small, pale pink. Adult bushes have a more saturated flowering color.

Iceberg

Inflorescences are large, up to 15 cm in diameter. The flowers are snow-white, star-shaped. The bush is of medium height, up to 40 cm in height. The leaves are light green, oval, with serrated edges.

Meteor

The variety is similar to the Carmen variety. Large inflorescences are distinguished by bright purple flowers. The height of the bush is 40 - 50 cm. The leaves are bright green, dense.

Otum Fire (Autumn Fire)

The variety was named "Autumn Fire" for a colorful copper-red shade of inflorescences.. It features a long autumn flowering. The leaves are oval, with a grayish tint.

Septembergglut (Septemberglut)

The variety is called "Flames of September." Inflorescences are large, numerous. The flowers themselves are small, densely planted, have a pronounced pink color.

Snow Queen

Sedum is distinguished by white star-shaped flowers, similar to the Iceberg variety.. The leaves are light green, juicy. Differs in late autumn flowering. The bush is resistant to cold snap.

Rosenteller

Petals and carpels stand out in bright pink color. The bush is compact, up to 40 cm high. Flowering begins in late summer, lasts until September.

Humile

The variety is undersized. The height of an adult bush is not more than 35 cm. The flowers of this stonecrop are pink, combined into dense, voluminous inflorescences.. The stems are densely covered with leaves. The leaves are oblong with notches, bright green.

Care

A prominent accountant prefers bright sunlight. The plant tolerates drought well. Watering is moderate, under the root, it is enough to moisten the substrate 1 time 2 weeks.

In summer, spraying the bushes is permissible. The plant does not need regular mineral fertilizing. It is enough to add compost or humus to the soil when planting. Regular weeding and loosening of the soil is required. In autumn, the bushes are cleaned, the fallen leaves are cleaned so that new shoots in the spring can sprout easily.

Wintering requires preliminary pruning of faded stems. The stems are cut, leaving 2 - 3 cm of stems, so as not to damage the buds of future shoots.

In spring or autumn, it is recommended to renew the topsoil, to add organic top dressing.

Breeding

The prominent accuser is easily propagated by cuttings. The most acceptable method of reproduction. The variety is distinguished by rapid rooting. The stem is divided into cuttings with 3 to 4 pairs of leaves. Germinated cuttings are planted in open ground, regularly moistened in the summer heat. Within 2 weeks, the cuttings root.

For dense plantings in the flower garden, parts of the stem are simply laid out on the surface of a moist, fertilized, loose, peeled soil. The procedure can be performed in May - June. After 2 to 3 weeks, rooted cuttings will be taken up with a dense carpet.

Sowing seeds is an inconvenient way, it takes a lot of time, preliminary preparation, special conditions. Seeds can be sown in autumn, for wintering, and in spring. Sowing is placed in separate containers. Seedlings are usually shallow. When leaves appear, seedlings dive. Seeds can be collected independently or purchased at the store.

Seedlings bloom after sowing in 2-3 years.

Transfer

Adult plants 4 to 5 years of age require rejuvenation, transplantation through division of the bush. The soil should be light, well permeable to moisture.

Soil composition for a prominent cadet:

• Sand -1 h.
• Compost or humus - 1 hour.
• Garden land - 2 hours
• Drainage from brick chips, polystyrene or expanded clay.

The procedure is carried out in early spring. A mother bush is dug up for division. Each separated part should have healthy roots, 2 developed buds. Before planting, seedlings must be dried for 5-6 hours.

Possible difficulties

1. On the north side of the house, the bushes do not bloom, the leaves are small, turn pale.
2. Stems from a lack of light are stretched, the bush becomes loose and sloppy.
3. From overfeeding, the bushes lose their attractiveness, inflorescences grow, stems can break off from the weight of the flowers.
4. In summer, bushes can be damaged by caterpillars. Spraying by an actelik is required.
5. Thrips and aphids damage the tops of the bush. Insecticide treatment will help.
6. Young leaves are often attacked by a grooved scythe - weevil. Beetles should be removed after sunset, shaking them off the bushes.
7. From damp and cold bushes are affected by fungal infections, rot may appear. Affected areas need to be cut off.

Landscape design

Thanks to its decorative effect, the accuser is very popular among designers and flower growers.. It is planted along the curbs, on lawns, in flower beds and special fences along the edges of benches, arches in the park. Looks good in flowerpots on large verandas and spacious loggias.

Designers use this variety to create rocky gardens in the Japanese style, in mixborders, on alpine slides. In mixed flower gardens, a prominent cadillo planted in the foreground or middle ground. The garden looks good at the foot of a lilac, hydrangea.

Conclusion

Prominent accuser - universal flower. Green design is not its only advantage. Herbalists are widely used as a medicinal plant with healing properties.

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