{"product_id":"silver-mound-succulent-sedum-rupestre-silver-mound","title":"Silver Mound Succulent - Sedum rupestre 'Silver Mound'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Mound Succulent (\u003cem\u003eSedum rupestre\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Mound') is a trailing, clustering stonecrop about 10cm high, with soft cushiony rosettes that sparkle silver in the sun. Yellow star flowers appear in the warmer months. It is a low, drought hardy groundcover for rockeries, pots, wall tops and cracks in paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA silver note.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cushiony silver rosettes brighten a bed and contrast well with darker foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trailing habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clusters and trails, so it spills softly over wall tops, pot rims and rockery edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry yellow flowers in the warmer months add a second colour to the silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise and exposure ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocky, sandy soil, coastal air and exposed positions all suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun and sharp drainage are about all it asks for, and it needs no regular feeding or trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and waterwise beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart around larger feature succulents so the silver clusters knit into a carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, roof gardens and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows on green roofs, along the tops of walls and in cracks in paving, where little else will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and hanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its trailing stems soften the rim of a pot or basket. Use a gritty, free draining mix and a bright position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Mound Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight is what it wants. It is very happy in exposed positions and suits coastal gardens. In humid districts with wet summers, a raised gritty bed or a pot keeps the roots dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, gritty soil. It is very happy in rocky, sandy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water if the plant softens, droops or wrinkles, especially in extended periods of heat. The rest of the time, it is better left a little dry than a little wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning is needed. Trim any stems that stray beyond their patch, and tidy dead growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Silver Mound Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so plant it out soon after delivery in gritty soil, water it in lightly and let it dry out between waterings. Expect it to sit quietly for a few weeks while the roots settle.\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\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore rockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rooftop-garden-ideas-transforming-your-roof-into-a-green-oasis\"\u003eRooftop garden ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stays low, around 10cm high, and spreads into a trailing, clustering mat. Leave about 25cm between plants to let it knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it like coastal conditions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is happy in rocky and sandy soils and in exposed locations, which makes it a good seaside choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when to water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the plant softens, droops or wrinkles, particularly in long periods of heat. Otherwise, keep it on the dry side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789637091647,"sku":"SED-RUP-SILVER-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silver-mound-succulent-sedum-rupestre-silver-mound.jpg?v=1792192194","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/silver-mound-succulent-sedum-rupestre-silver-mound","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}