Home Page
What to Plant
World of Plants
Other
Click the Play arrow to hear David Wilson as he discussed Sedum
'Angelina' on The Paul Parent Garden Club radio show.
[4:53 minutes]
Common name: Stonecrop
A terrific easy to grow, ground covering perennial that forms low spreading mats of bright golden yellow foliage.
Dead simple year-round, evergreen color
Evergreen, quick to establish and easy to look after, Sedum ‘Angelina’ is a tough little Stonecrop with soft needle-like succulent leaves that start out lime green in early spring, then gradually turn to glorious shades of lemon and deeper yellow in summer, wrapping up with tints of orange and amber as the colder weather of autumn and winter arrives.
Sedum ‘Angelina’ produces short 6 to 8 inch flowering stems in summer that are topped with dainty yellow star shaped flowers, but because the foliage is so bright and striking, the flowers are less noticeable.
Reaching only a few inches high, Sedum ‘Angelina’ quickly develops into dense clumps that are marvelous for brightening up the fronts of borders, foundation plantings, mixed beds and sunny perennial areas.
It is probably at its best in rockeries, raised beds, sloping banks, and in planting pockets in exposed rock formations, it will drape down over rocks and low walls and is very effective when it spills out to soften the hard lines of paved areas around swimming pools, seating areas and patios. It's a great edger and wonderful for placing alongside paths and drive ways, the heat tolerant succulent foliage loves the summer sun and because it hugs the ground, and is quick to establish, it is invaluable in new gardens or open hillsides where wind and exposure often limit the choice for suitable plant selection.
The original species (Sedum rupestre) grows at high elevations in European mountainous areas, where the soils are rocky and fast draining with low to moderate fertility levels, so it is a perfect choice for sandy soils near the seaside or town gardens where rubble based soils often predominate. By the same token it is a natural choice for roof gardens, inner city green projects, or on a smaller scale balcony, container and planters too.
Flower Color: Yellow shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun to Light Shade
Preferred Soil Type: Sandy soil, or free draining soil
USDA Plant Hardiness: Zone 5
Plant Height: 6–8”
Plant Spread: 18–24”
To get off to the best possible start with your Garden Splendor® Sedum ‘Angelina’, choose a sunny site with free draining soil, dig a generous sized hole and follow the planting instructions on the tags. Water it well, and then regularly, until the root system is established. Once the roots have penetrated the surrounding soil, the soft (pleasant to touch) succulent-like foliage is very well equipped to cope with summer temperatures and short periods of drought; but to keep it looking nice and lush it may be worth giving it a little supplemental watering from time to time, especially if the weather turns dry for any extended periods.
The soft stems are easy to trim, so in situations where the shape or size of the ground covering carpet needs to be condensed or maintained, then this is easily done with trimmers or a spade.
Sedum ‘Angelina’ was discovered by Mr. Christian Kress of Sarastro Nursery in Austria. He noticed that an unnamed selection of Sedum rupestre in a private garden that he was visiting during a family vacation in Croatia, had an unusual brownish yellow color and when he looked closer he seen some of the shoots were a brighter light yellow color. So, he took a few cuttings home to his nursery, and it was from there that his friend Mr. Robert Herman (pictured below), of Connecticut, brought it to the US in 2000.
Christian says he named it Sedum ‘Angelina’, after the name of the garden owner's wife, and also because it reminds him of the song, “Angelina”, by Harry Belafonte. The Caribbean theme reminds him of the color and vibrancy of the plant, the easy culture, and its ability to withstand sunny conditions.
Sedum ‘Angelina’ is a delightful, easy to grow and look after perennial, and another example of how Garden Splendor® seeks out and brings you the best of the world's finest garden plants.
David Wilson explains how the colors change year-round, and gives some ideas on how you might use it in your garden. See for yourself!
Common name: Stonecrop
A terrific easy to grow, ground covering perennial that forms low spreading mats of bright golden yellow foliage.
Click the Play arrow to hear David Wilson as he discussed Sedum
'Angelina' on The Paul Parent Garden Club radio show.
[4:53 minutes]
Year round, evergreen color
Evergreen, quick to establish and easy to look after, Sedum ‘Angelina’ is a tough little Stonecrop with soft needle-like succulent leaves that start out lime green in early spring, then gradually turn to glorious shades of lemon and deeper yellow in summer, wrapping up with tints of orange and amber as the colder weather of autumn and winter arrives.
Sedum ‘Angelina’ produces short 6 to 8 inch flowering stems in summer that are topped with dainty yellow star shaped flowers, but because the foliage is so bright and striking, the flowers are less noticeable.
Reaching only a few inches high, Sedum ‘Angelina’ quickly develops into dense clumps that are marvelous for brightening up the fronts of borders, foundation plantings, mixed beds and sunny perennial areas.
It is probably at its best in rockeries, raised beds, sloping banks, and in planting pockets in exposed rock formations, it will drape down over rocks and low walls and is very effective when it spills out to soften the hard lines of paved areas around swimming pools, seating areas and patios. It's a great edger and wonderful for placing alongside paths and drive ways, the heat tolerant succulent foliage loves the summer sun and because it hugs the ground, and is quick to establish, it is invaluable in new gardens or open hillsides where wind and exposure often limit the choice for suitable plant selection.
The original species (Sedum rupestre) grows at high elevations in European mountainous areas, where the soils are rocky and fast draining with low to moderate fertility levels, so it is a perfect choice for sandy soils near the seaside or town gardens where rubble based soils often predominate. By the same token it is a natural choice for roof gardens, inner city green projects, or on a smaller scale balcony, container and planters too.
Flower Color: Yellow shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun to Light Shade
Preferred Soil Type: Sandy soil, or free draining soil
USDA Plant Hardiness: Zone 5
Plant Height: 6–8”
Plant Spread: 18–24”
To get off to the best possible start with your Garden Splendor® Sedum ‘Angelina’, choose a sunny site with free draining soil, dig a generous sized hole and follow the planting instructions on the tags. Water it well, and then regularly, until the root system is established. Once the roots have penetrated the surrounding soil, the soft (pleasant to touch) succulent-like foliage is very well equipped to cope with summer temperatures and short periods of drought; but to keep it looking nice and lush it may be worth giving it a little supplemental watering from time to time, especially if the weather turns dry for any extended periods.
The soft stems are easy to trim, so in situations where the shape or size of the ground covering carpet needs to be condensed or maintained, then this is easily done with trimmers or a spade.
Sedum ‘Angelina’ was discovered by Mr. Christian Kress of Sarastro Nursery in Austria. He noticed that an unnamed selection of Sedum rupestre in a private garden that he was visiting during a family vacation in Croatia, had an unusual brownish yellow color and when he looked closer he seen some of the shoots were a brighter light yellow color. So, he took a few cuttings home to his nursery, and it was from there that his friend Mr. Robert Herman (pictured below), of Connecticut, brought it to the US in 2000.
Christian says he named it Sedum ‘Angelina’, after the name of the garden owner's wife, and also because it reminds him of the song, “Angelina”, by Harry Belafonte. The Caribbean theme reminds him of the color and vibrancy of the plant, the easy culture, and its ability to withstand sunny conditions.
Sedum ‘Angelina’ is a delightful, easy to grow and look after perennial, and another example of how Garden Splendor® seeks out and brings you the best of the world's finest garden plants.
David Wilson explains how the colors change year-round, and gives some ideas on how you might use it in your garden. See for yourself!