{"product_id":"stonecrop-sedum-makinoi","title":"Stonecrop - Sedum makinoi","description":"\u003cp\u003eStonecrop (\u003cem\u003eSedum makinoi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low carpeting succulent that grows only about 10cm high and spreads to around 60cm wide. Deep green leaves form small rosettes along trailing stems, and mature plants carry yellow starry flowers in summer and autumn. It is the sedum for gardeners who want an evergreen, ankle high groundcover for tough, dry positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn evergreen carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green leaves, paler when new, stay on the plant all year and spread into a neat mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueezes into small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tucks between stones, into cracks and around the base of larger plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots as it goes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root where they touch the soil, so the carpet extends itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise and exposure proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in rocky, sandy soil and exposed positions on little water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow starry flowers on mature plants attract beneficial pollinators.\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 30cm apart for a low evergreen carpet. It fills the gaps between stones and covers dry ground where grass will not grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof gardens and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light and wind do not trouble it, so it suits exposed rooftops and seaside plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, terrariums and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat and contained, it works as a no fuss houseplant, a container plant or in a dry terrarium. Keep it in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Stonecrop in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight gives the strongest leaf colour, though it will grow in shade with paler, weaker colour. It suits exposed, windy positions and is adaptable across most Australian climates, as long as the soil drains well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, gritty soil. Rocky and sandy ground suits it well.\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. Otherwise leave it on the dry side, and it needs no regular feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread is easy to manage. If you want more plant, encourage the stems to lie on the soil and root. If you want less, pull stray stems up or mulch underneath with stone chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Stonecrop as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so plant it out in gritty soil soon after delivery, water it in and then let the soil dry between waterings while it spreads.\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\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia: a complete care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by rooting along its stems, but it stays low and is easy to pull up. Mulching with stone chips stops stems rooting where you do not want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It makes a no fuss houseplant in a bright position and suits a dry terrarium or a stylish container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow in shade, but the leaf colour is not as strong as in bright sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789636993343,"sku":"SED-MAK-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/stonecrop-sedum-makinoi.jpg?v=1792192185","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/stonecrop-sedum-makinoi","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}