Sedum spurium 'Red Rock'

Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'Red Rock'

Also Known As

Red Rock Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sedum spurium 'Red Rock' plant details

Sedum spurium 'Red Rock' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. In summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spurium 'Red Rock'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spurium 'Red Rock'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sedum spurium ‘Red Rock’ is a red sport of ‘Fuldaglut’ with extremely vigorous growth habit. Plants emerge with red foliage in spring. In July, the plants bloom deep pink to red. The short clumping plants only reach around 6” tall and around 12”wide or more. It prefers a well drained soil in full sun. The hardiness is zone 3-9 and can it be planted in spring summer or fall. This new Sedum combines nicely with other low growing Sedums like Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’.

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

A new all red sport of 'Fuldaglut' introduced by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. 'Red Rock' makes a low and spreading groundcover of deep red foliage and red flowers. Great in mixed perennial borders or in rock gardens.