Description
Full Sun / Part ShadeWell-drained position
Low WaterOnce established
SucculentBlue-green foliage
Pink FlowersSummer into autumn
300 mmMature height
400 mmMature width
Full Sun / Part ShadeWell-drained positionLow WaterOnce establishedSucculentBlue-green foliagePink FlowersSummer into autumn300 mmMature height400 mmMature widthSuitable For
Ground CoverHanging BasketsPatio ContainersRock Gardens
Why We Recommend It
- Rounded blue-green foliage and branching stems create a textured mound, with pink star-shaped flowers from summer into autumn.
- A useful choice for patio containers, hanging baskets and sunny rock or gravel gardens.
- Suited to gardeners wanting an easy-care succulent that tolerates dry and cold conditions once established.
Pot Sizes & Plant Heights
140 mm potApprox. 150 mm above pot
Available sizes and plant heights are an approximate guide only. Stock fluctuates through the season and other sizes may be available. All plant stock and sizes are approximate and subject to grower availability at the time of year. View our Pot Sizes Explained guide.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Sedum sieboldii ‘Dragon’ |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Dragon Sedum; October Daphne; Japanese Stonecrop; Siebold’s Stonecrop |
| Plant Type | Low-mounding succulent perennial; may die back in cold regions |
| Position | Full sun to part shade; very well-drained soil |
| Mature Size | Approximately 300 mm high × 400 mm wide |
| Maintenance | Low; remove spent flowers and prune to shape in early spring |
Care Guide
Position: Choose full sun to part shade. Plant in a rock or gravel garden, a mixed border, or a patio container or hanging basket where the branching stems can be appreciated. Avoid deep shade, which can produce weak growth.
Soil & watering: Good drainage is essential. Use a freely draining soil or suitable succulent potting mix and a container with drainage holes. Water when dry during the first six weeks after planting, and regularly in dry weather. Check the soil before watering and do not leave the plant sitting in wet conditions.
Feeding: Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring, following the label rate for the product and container size. Do not exceed the recommended application rate.
Pruning & seasonal care: Remove spent flowers and prune to shape in early spring to encourage a dense, neat habit. In cold regions the above-ground growth may die back, with fresh foliage returning in spring. Avoid keeping the root zone wet while growth is dormant.
Flowering, Fruiting & Fragrance
| Flower Colour | Pink, star-shaped flowers held in clusters. |
|---|---|
| Flowering Period | Summer into autumn. |
| Fruiting | N/A — not grown as an edible fruit crop. |
Delivery Restrictions
Due to Australian quarantine restrictions, this product cannot be sent to WA, NT or TAS.
Complete The Project
- Freely draining succulent potting mix for container planting.
- A pot or hanging basket with drainage holes.
- Slow-release fertiliser suitable for succulents, applied at the label rate.
- Clean secateurs for removing spent flowers and shaping in early spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How large does Sedum Dragon grow?
Allow approximately 300 mm in height and 400 mm in width. Growth varies with position, season and care.
When does it flower?
Clusters of pink, star-shaped flowers appear from summer into autumn.
Can I grow it in a hanging basket?
Yes. It is suitable for hanging baskets and patio containers. Use a freely draining mix and make sure excess water can escape.
Does it need much water?
It tolerates dry conditions once established. Water when dry during the first six weeks after planting, and regularly during dry weather, while avoiding persistently wet soil.
Will it disappear in winter?
In cold regions it may become herbaceous, with the above-ground growth dying back before fresh foliage returns in spring.
When should I prune it?
Remove spent flowers and prune to shape in early spring to encourage a dense, neat mound.
What size plant will I receive?
The supplied stock is in a 140 mm pot, approximately 150 mm above pot. Plant size and appearance vary naturally between batches and seasons.
