Hohes Fettblatt 'Herbstfreude'

Season Overview

Description

Autumn joy' is an extremely robust perennial. Its thick, fleshy foliage leaves are typically grey-green in color. The large flower of (bot.) Sedum telephium 'Herbstfreude' is made up of many star-shaped individual flowers. They stand on firm, thick stems and give the plant a powerful appearance as a whole. Sedum telephium 'Herbstfreude' flowers from the beginning of August to the end of September. It prefers a sunny position in loose, nutrient-rich soil. This bee-friendly perennial enchants with its beautiful appearance all year round. Busy bumblebees and bees appreciate the rich food supply of the perennial known as stonecrop. On dry days, Tall Stonecrop 'Herbstfreude' requires sufficient watering. The perennial is ideal for a colorful group with other varieties of sedum, with various flowering perennials and with autumn asters. Its voluminous growth requires a planting distance of 50 to 60 cm from other perennials.

Growing tips

The brown-red flower color is the primary decoration of the perennial. The strong and attractive shades are particularly effective in bright sunshine. It is not necessary to prune Sedum telephium 'Herbstfreude' in the fall. Even in the winter months, the stonecrop is a great sight in the garden. Tall stonecrop 'Herbstfreude' sheds its foliage in winter. Only the faded flower spikes remain on the stems and are a decorative sight in the garden in frost and snow. The perennial also looks beautiful in a large planter and embellishes balconies and terraces. When the first rays of sunshine herald the arrival of spring and the night frosts end, it is time to prune.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Dry

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Dark germinator

Germination temperature

15 - 18 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

55 cm

Row spacing

55 cm

Seeding depth

0.5 cm