Overview
Sedum 'Ruby Glow' is a clump-forming, mat-forming, spreading succulent in the genus Sedum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with succulent, fleshy leaves foliage. Sedum 'Ruby Glow' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, borders, ground cover and containers.
About
A low-growing succulent with fleshy, rounded leaves that turn ruby red in full sun, producing star-shaped pink flowers in late summer.
About the genus
Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as stonecrops. The genus has been described as containing up to 600 species, subsequently reduced to 400–500. They are leaf succulents found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, but extending into the southern hemisphere in Africa and South America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sedum
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, sandy, rocky
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Aspect
- south, west
- Exposure
- exposed, sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Sedum 'Ruby Glow' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- succulent, perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Spreading
- Foliage
- Succulent, Fleshy leaves
- Suggested uses
- rock gardens, borders, ground cover, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sedum 'Ruby Glow'
- Cultivation
- Easy to grow; avoid overwatering; prefers well-drained soil; tolerates drought once established.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flower heads and trim back in early spring to maintain shape.
- Propagation
- stem cuttings, division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Sedum 'Ruby Glow'?
Easy to grow; avoid overwatering; prefers well-drained soil; tolerates drought once established.
Where is the best place to plant Sedum 'Ruby Glow'?
Sedum 'Ruby Glow' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sedum 'Ruby Glow' need?
Sedum 'Ruby Glow' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including well-drained, sandy and rocky. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Sedum 'Ruby Glow'?
Remove spent flower heads and trim back in early spring to maintain shape.
Is Sedum 'Ruby Glow' hardy in the UK?
Sedum 'Ruby Glow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Sedum 'Ruby Glow'?
Stem cuttings, division.
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More in the Sedum genus
- Sedum 'Autumn Joy'Autumn Joy Stonecrop
- Sedum aizoonAizoon stonecrop
- Sedum aizoon 'Aurantiacum'Stonecrop
- Sedum roseaRoseroot
- Sedum spectabileShowy stonecrop, Iceplant, Butterfly stonecrop
- Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant', or 'Atropurpureum'Showy Stonecrop
- Sedum spectabile 'Meteor'Stonecrop
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