Sedum Angelina also called as Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’, Angelina Stonecrop, is a cultivars of Sedum rupestre. This hardy perennial is especially striking when planted near a rock wall as it will create a beautiful cascading habit.
Sedum Angelina also called as Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’, Angelina Stonecrop, is a cultivars of Sedum rupestre. This hardy perennial is especially striking when planted near a rock wall as it will create a beautiful cascading habit.
IDENTIFY SEDUM ANGELINA - ANGELINA STONECROP
Sedum Angelina is a perennial, evergreen succulent that forms a low-growing mat. Its vibrant chartreuse foliage adds a distinct pop of color to the landscape in the form of a low growing succulent mat. Often, the tips of the foliage will feature a dark amber color, adding to its appeal. With the changing seasons, the hue of this plant will transform. Generally, it will display lime green foliage in the spring, bright yellow foliage in the summer, and unique orange foliage in the fall.
Although they are mostly grown for their foliage color and texture, Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ produce yellow, star-shaped flowers in mid- to late summer. The flowers aren’t highly prominent simply because they blend in with gold leaves. Like other sedums, the blooms on Angelina Stonecrop beckon pollinators, so take care when using this groundcover along pathways where barefoot may wander.
Count on Sedum ‘Angelina’ to give deer and rabbits the brush-off. Like other sedums, this one has leaves that offer a peppery, spicy flavor that critters don’t enjoy. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or on sandwiches. They make a pretty topping for canapes and create an eye-catching garnish for dips or stuffed baby bell peppers.
SEDUM ANGELINA - ANGELINA STONECROP CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Sedum Angelina will grow in full sun to part shade; however, too much shade can cause them to lose their bright yellowish foliage color. Its golden foliage is promoted by a location in full sun.
Temperature:
Angelina Stonecrop grow well in USDA zones 5,6,7,8. It is somewhat tolerant to cold weather. It can handle temperatures several degrees below freezing and still bounce back just fine during the growing season. It also tolerates heat and humidity well.
Substrate and growing media:
Sedum Angelina tolerates a wide range of average, well-drained, garden soils; prefers sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility and needs good soil drainage. It is used in a rock garden where it can sprawl gracefully around boulders and shrubs. It adds both color and texture to any garden bed, and contrasts nicely with dark- or burgundy-leaved plants. Note that the fleshy stems are somewhat fragile and are easily broken so it does not tolerate foot traffic.
Angelina Stonecrop also works well in containers. It makes a beautiful display in a hanging basket and can easily play the spiller role in container gardens. In containers, use either a standard soilless mix designed for pots or a succulent-type planting mix.
Watering:
In the garden, consider using the plant in areas where you don’t typically water, like in street side plantings or on slopes. You’ll likely need to water young plants when you tuck them into the landscape, until they’re established and actively growing. Once they’re established, though, too much water will quickly kill the plant. This is a drought-tolerant plant that’s perfect for xeriscape or low water-use landscapes. It’s a good choice for planting beneath wide house eaves where rain doesn’t typically fall. However, the plant grown in a container might need more frequent waterings than if it were planted in the ground.
Fertilizer:
Fertilizer usually won't be necessary for your plant. If desired, fertilize in spring when new growth begins. Apply 2 tbsp. of an all-purpose slow release fertilizer upon the ground in a band around the plant at least 6” away from its stem.
Pruning:
Be sure to give this beauty space to grow. It requires very little attention and care, but if it is spreading out too much for your liking, then the plant can be pruned back any time. Using hand pruners, simply trim off any overgrown stems from where you don’t want them to shape the plant. Also, remove any dead or diseased material whenever you spot it. Pruning typically can be done at any time of year without harming the plant. But as a precaution, avoid pruning during extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Propagation:
Sedum Angelina are easy to propagate by rooting. In fact, stems that break off from the main plant through natural occurrences often root all by themselves. To purposely propagate your plant, snip off a piece of stem that’s around 2 to 5 inches. Then, plant it in a well-draining potting mix, and keep the soil moist while you’re waiting for roots to take hold. After around two to three weeks, you should feel resistance when you gently tug on the stem, meaning it has rooted. At this point, it’s ready for planting in the garden. Propagating with this method usually is successful at any point during the growing season, thanks to the plant's hardiness. But it's best done in late spring or early summer.
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