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Stonecrop 'Coral Carpet'

Scott's Nursery Ltd.

$6.99
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Paint your garden beds with a gorgeous, living tapestry that changes brilliantly with the seasons! This exceptional evergreen succulent forms an ultra-low, multi-coloured carpet of tiny, bead-like leaves that emerge in soft, fresh coral-pink. As the seasons progress, the foliage transitions through shades of vibrant green, eventually darkening into an exquisite, rich bronze-red as cool autumn and winter temperatures settle in. During the summer months, the entire colour-shifting mat is blanketed by a magnificent, cloud-like haze of star-shaped white-to-pale-pink flower clusters that create a truly magical scene.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

3" H x 18" W

Zone:

3-9

Watering:

Low

Type:

Hardy Evergreen Perennial

Growth Rate:

Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Coral Carpet Stonecrop, White Stonecrop, Hardy Baby Tears, Small Houseleek

Scientific Name:

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'

Type:

Spiller / Groundcover / Perennial Succulent

Growth Details:

Mature Size: 8–10 cm Height (3–4 inches) x 30–45 cm Spread (12–18 inches).

Growth Habit: Low, dense, mat-forming carpet.

Form: Prostrate, creeping stems that root naturally at the nodes.

Growth Rate: Fast-growing under ideal sunny conditions.

Flowering: Profuse, airy, starry clusters.

Flowering Time: Early to mid-summer.

Flower Colour: White to pale pink.

Environmental Needs:

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (bright, direct sun yields the most dramatic red leaf colors).

Soil Preferences: Poor, coarse, gritty, sandy, or rocky soils with low fertility.

Soil Tolerance: Highly forgiving of nutrient-deficient ground, shallow soils, high salt levels, and urban air pollution.

Watering: Low; extremely drought-resistant once established.

Container Role: Excellent as a low "Spiller" that drapes beautifully over the edges of pots and baskets.

Special Features:

Salt tolerant, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, urban pollution tolerant, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, and highly drought-wise.

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Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

Bloom Information: Delicate, cloud-like clusters of star-shaped white blossoms that create a striking display in early summer.

Fall Colour: The bead-like green leaves turn into a stunning shade of coppery bronze-red as temperatures drop, keeping its color all winter long.

Garden Value:

Perfect for suppression of weeds and erosion control on sunny, sloped banks. It is a premier selection for stone walkways, between stepping stones, rock gardens, green roofs, and tough-to-grow spots.

Wildlife & Human Value:

Wildlife Value: The summer flowers attract honeybees, native bees, hoverflies, and butterflies to the garden.

Human Value: Ideal for green roof engineering, low-maintenance fire-wise landscaping, and pet-safe ground covering (non-toxic to humans and common domestic pets).

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Best Time To Plant: Spring or early autumn when outdoor conditions are mild.

Spacing: Space individual plants 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) apart to form a seamless mat.

Location Tips: Ensure the location features excellent drainage; the plant will not tolerate standing water or heavy clay.

Companion Plants: Pairs wonderfully with complementary perennials such as Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry', Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit', and ornamental Sideoats Grama grass.

Care:

Plant in an area that receives full sun to partial shade. Provide lean, gravelly, or sandy soil that drains exceptionally fast. Water sparingly and let the soil fully dry out between waterings. Cut back spent summer flower stems to maintain a tidy and tight appearance for the upcoming season.

Tolerances:

Extreme drought, poor/rocky soil, high heat, humidity, winter frost, and grazing pests.

Tips For Success:

Pinching/Pruning: Shear away spent summer flower stalks to promote a thicker, more compact foliage mat.

Support/Staking: None required due to its low, creeping profile.

Mulching: Use a gritty gravel or stone mulch around the crown rather than wood mulch to keep excess moisture away from the foliage.

Winter Protection: None required in Zones 3-9; it naturally handles heavy snow and severe winter freezes.

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