Coral Reef Sedum
Product Code: scora
Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef'
Details
This sun loving plant grows easily in average, dry, or well-drained soils (it will tolerate some light shade). This groundcover needs good soil drainage to perform well, but avoid overwatering. Try to plant about 12” apart when growing as a ground cover. It can easily be propagated by cuttings or division. The coral reef sedum works best if planted in rock gardens or in small areas as a ground cover. As the first image shows, this sedum looks beautiful when mixed with other sedum plants for an interesting and colorful ground cover arrangement.
Planting & Care for Sedum
Preparation
- Hardy to 5 degrees Fahrenheit
- They prefer full sun, but tolerate some light shade for part of the day.
- While it can grow in a sandy, well-drained soil, it will tolerate a heavier soil, which gives it an advantage over other sedums.
Opening Plant Material
- Containers - Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until it stops bubbling, then remove. You’re now ready to plant.
- Scroll down and click on the orange rectangular box "Handling & Planting Guidelines" to see illustrations on how to plant properly.
Planting containers
- Plant in spring and fall
- Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.
- With shovel or knife trim bottom 2" off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.
- Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6" or more, making sure it’s wider on the sides.
- Rotate the plant to the proper position. Never lift or move plants by the tops.
- Place the root ball in the hole.
- Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree. This is called the root flair. This root flair should show when the tree is planted. If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed.
- Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer.
- Backfill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
- Firm the soil around the plant. Water well to settle soil around the root ball.
Pruning - After Planting
- Containers - Although it is not essential for containers to be pruned after planting, a light pruning for shape, to remove any broken branches from shipping, or to thin out a heavily branched plant will help in the transplanting process and in the appearance of your new planting.
Pruning - Through-out the Season
- No pruning is necessary.
Watering - After Planting
- Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil. During this period, water plants as often as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week.
- Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.
- Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.
Watering - Through-out the Season
- After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.
- How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots. If it is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.
- Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.
Go to our "Plant Features & Video Tab" for more information & tips on caring and maintaining this plant.
Special Features & Videos on Sedum
Special Plant Features & Tips
- Hardy to 5 degrees Fahrenheit
- They prefer full sun, but tolerate some light shade for part of the day.
- While it can grow in a sandy, well-drained soil, it will tolerate a heavier soil, which gives it an advantage over other sedums.
- No pruning is necessary for this plant.
- Flowers from July-August
- The late, highly rewarding display occurs at the end of summer, running through the fall.
- It’s definitely a long lasting cut flower
- Leave the skeletal flower-heads over winter to provide attractive, burnished tints for winter interest.
- Slow-release fertilizer can be applied in the spring, as new growth commences.
- Avoid overfeeding, because this may result in plenty of sappy leaf growth at the expense of a display of flowers.
- You can divide this plant in April and October.
| Item | Approx Weight (lbs.) | Approx Base Dimensions (diameter) | Approx Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7 Grow Bag** | 35-50 | 14-16" | 5-8' |
| #10 Grow Bag** | 55-70 | 18" | 6-8' |
| #15 Grow Bag** | 65-80 | 22" | 6-10' |
| #20 Grow Bag** | 75-100 | 24" | 8-12' |
| 1 1/4" B&B** | 250-500 | 22" for single stems, 28" for multiple stems | 8-11' |
| 1 1/2" B&B** | 325-600 | 24" for single stems, 30" for multiple stems | 10-12' |
| 2" B&B** | 500-700 | 28" for single stems, 32" for multiple stems | 10-14' |
| 2 1/2" B&B** | 600-1000 | 30" for single stems, 36" for multiple stems | 10-15' |
| 3" B&B** | 850-1000 | 34"-36" | 12-16' |
| 3 1/2" B&B** | 1000 | 36" | 12-18' |
| 10' B&B** | 250 | 22" | 10' |
| 12' B&B** | 325 | 24" | 12' |
| 14' B&B** | 500 | 28" | 14' |
| 16' B&B** | 600 | 30" | 16' |
| 2' B&B** | 50 | 12-16" | 2' |
| 3' B&B** | 60-250 | 16-22" | 3' |
| 4' B&B** | 250 | 22-24" | 4' |
| 5' B&B** | 325 | 22-24" | 5' |
| 6' B&B** | 150-325 | 16-24" | 6' |
| 7' B&B** | 500-700 | 28-32" | 7' |
| 8' B&B** | 600-700 | 14-30" | 8' |
| 9' B&B** | 700 | 32" | 9' |
| #3 container* | Less than 35 | 10" | 10" |
| #5 container** | 40 | 11" | 10.5" |
| #7 container** | 60 | 14" | 12" |
| #10 container** | 80 | 14" | 14 |
| #20 container** | 160 | 19.5" | 17" |
| Bare Root* | varies, but always lighter | no soil on roots | varies depending on item |
*#1 - #3 containers and bare root are the only items that can be shipped FedEx and/or by our delivery trucks (see below for more information regarding pick-up and local delivery.
**Any items over 100 Ibs., #5 - #20 containers or B&B can only be delivered by our trucks due to FedEx shipping weight and size restrictions. Our trusted trucks only deliver around a 100 miles radius from our corporate office in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Any item you order can be picked-up at our corporate office in Waterloo, Wisconsin or our new retail garden center Winterland Nursery for free (bare root orders cannot be picked up at Winterland due to lack of bare root coolers). See our estimated delivery schedule here.
Growing Zones: 5-8
| Bloom Time: | July - August |
| Color: | Green, Pink, Red |
| Plant Size: | 1' tall (spreading groundcover) |
| Flower Color: | White to pale pink |
| Fall Color: | Deep red |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Soil Conditions: | Normal, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Dry |
| Low Maintenance: | Yes |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Attracts Butterflies: | No |
| Attracts Bees: | No |
| Attracts Birds: | No |
| Edible: | No |
| Native: | No |
