Sedum sieboldii also called as Hylotelephium sieboldii, October stonecrop, Siebold's stonecrop, Siebold's sedum, October daphne, is a species of the genus Hylotelephium. Often described as having the most beautiful foliage and form of all sedums, this adorable little plant looks great all summer long and then really comes into its own in fall.
Sedum sieboldii also called as Hylotelephium sieboldii, October stonecrop, Siebold's stonecrop, Siebold's sedum, October daphne, is a species of the genus Hylotelephium. Often described as having the most beautiful foliage and form of all sedums, this adorable little plant looks great all summer long and then really comes into its own in fall.
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Sedum sieboldii is native to East Asia. It was introduced to cultivation in Britain from Japan in 1838 (probably via Europe from Siebold’s plants; it was ten years after his return from Japan) by the Henderson’s family run nursery at Pine Apple Place, Edgware Road in London.
October daphne is a low, spreading species that forms a rounded mound, sending out horizontal branches from the central crown. The 3/4 inch round, blue-green leaves are borne in 3s around the stems and each leaf is narrowly outlined in deep pink. During the hot summer months, this pink edge intensifies. In early fall, bright pink, star-shaped flowers are borne in small clusters at the ends of the stems.
One of the most beautiful features of this perennial is its fall color. When sited properly, the foliage turns beautiful shades of pink, red, yellow, and orange. Often, the plant is still flowering when its fall coloring begins to appear.
Sedum sieboldii Variegata, a cultivar of Sedum sieboldii, produces blue-grey leaves with a central colour of a red tinge. In the fall the leaves will turn a slight pink around the edges.
SEDUM SIEBOLDII - OCTOBER DAPHNE 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 sieboldii thrive outdoors with full sun. Long days may be beneficial for growing and flowering. They can tolerate light to partial shade but will produce weak, floppy growth when in too much shade place. It can grow indoors near sunny windows, though it tends to be more gangly and less pink.
Temperature:
October daphne grow best at 55º to 65ºF (13º to 18ºC) with venting at 68º to 72ºF (20º to 22ºC). This plant is hardy in most parts of the US, from zones 3-9, so there truly is a place for it in everyone's garden. It is dormant during the winter and should preferably be placed in a colder spot with less sunlight and receive much less water. It requires some protection from low temperatures in winter.
Substrate and growing media:
Sedum sieboldii will grown in fertile, well-drained soil with PH of 6.0 to 6.5. A good soil mix for this plant consists of one part leaf mold, two-parts sand and three parts of a natural, loam-based compost. Repot the plant when they outgrow to a larger container to hold the plant better.
This plant has a wide variety of uses in the home landscape. It can be used as a small-scale groundcover, as an edging, in rock gardens, or tucked into cracks in a rock wall. It also pairs well with other fall flowering perennials in containers.
Watering:
Sedum sieboldii should be grown on the dry side. This plant is drought tolerant and considered an excellent candidate for xeriscaping. Allow to dry down completely before next irrigation. Regular water will help young plants establish roots and spread quickly, but mature plant can tolerate several months of drought.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize a couple of times a month during the growing season using a weak solution of standard liquid fertilizer. Watch carefully early in the spring, and when new shoots emerge from the soil provide the first feeding.
Propagation:
October daphne can be grown from seeds, softwood cuttings or division. When it’s time to repot your plant, simply divide the root ball into two, three or four sections and plant each section into individual pots.
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