{"product_id":"chocolate-mound-stonecrop-sedum-spurium-chocolate-mound","title":"Chocolate Mound Stonecrop - Sedum spurium 'Chocolate Mound'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Mound Stonecrop (\u003cem\u003eSedum spurium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chocolate Mound') is a carpeting succulent that grows about 10cm high and spreads to around 60cm wide. Rosettes of reddish-purple leaves line its stems, and pink starry flowers follow in summer and autumn. It loves hot sun and dry soil, and it thrives on neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich wine-red foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosettes of reddish-purple leaves give colour through the year, strongest in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink stars for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry pink flowers in summer and autumn attract beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgives neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e It loves hot sun and dry soil and handles exposed positions, so it suits busy gardeners and people learning to garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads to cover ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root as they run, so a single plant becomes a carpet, even in tough spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e It squeezes into cracks, pockets and the edges of paving where little else will go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover in tough spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart and let the stems root as they spread. A bare patch fills in by itself over a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and roof gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow soil and full sun are no problem. It drapes over stones and fills the gaps between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and waterwise beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, rocky soil and exposed sites suit it, which makes it useful near the sea and in dry beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chocolate Mound Stonecrop in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight gives the strongest leaf colour. It will grow in shade, but the colour is not as rich. It is cold hardy and handles heat, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates. Where summers are humid, drainage matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining, gritty soil. It is very happy in rocky and sandy ground and in exposed locations. Heavy clay that stays wet is the one thing to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water new plants until they root in, then leave it alone. Established plants only need a drink if they soften, droop or wrinkle, particularly in a long hot spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. To get more plants, encourage stems to lie on the soil and root. To limit its spread, pull stems up or mulch with stone chips beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chocolate Mound Stonecrop as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, and the stems root along as they spread, so plant it with room to run. In warm sun the carpet forms over a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is grown for us and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eTop plants for ground cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads freely along the ground and roots as it goes, but it is shallow rooted and easy to pull. Mulch with stone chips under the stems if you want to hold it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will, but the reddish-purple leaf colour is not as strong. For the best colour, give it bright sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good plant for children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is forgiving, loves hot sun and dry soil, and is hard to kill, so it is a good first plant for young gardeners and for anyone who thinks they cannot keep a plant alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790880604479,"sku":"SED-SPU-CHOCOL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chocolate-mound-stonecrop-sedum-spurium-chocolate-mound.jpg?v=1792211050","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/chocolate-mound-stonecrop-sedum-spurium-chocolate-mound","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}