tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post6161874472770592741..comments2024-03-07T03:36:23.060-05:00Comments on Old Country Gardens: Time to cut the SedumMelanie Chopayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-23803593450154448522012-11-16T09:25:37.740-05:002012-11-16T09:25:37.740-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-23130430773135017162011-05-20T11:24:33.348-04:002011-05-20T11:24:33.348-04:00I have enjoyed recreating my gardens here in Texas...I have enjoyed recreating my gardens here in Texas but still sad to leave Pennsylvania gardening behind...traded it for being with grandsons here where gardening can be quite different. Having planted a flowering sedum for the first time I was surprised when it went from beautiful green to hiding all that with yellow flowers... should I cut it back as the flowers wither or what? I'm stumped as how to take care of it now as it was spreading and so green last year, the same year I planted it. Thanks for your advice ..much needed here.Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-22021881648269136422009-03-09T11:22:00.000-04:002009-03-09T11:22:00.000-04:00Earlier I asked if you had lots of sempervivums an...Earlier I asked if you had lots of sempervivums and I see you do and lots of Sedums. I'm doing them also. That curly gray one you mentioned looks like one I have called October Plant which I just love. My newest is Linda Windsor. I love this place guess I'd best mark it so I can come back.RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-11190915001778844152008-05-27T09:34:00.000-04:002008-05-27T09:34:00.000-04:00That is a good tip - I have a flopper and it drive...That is a good tip - I have a flopper and it drives me crazy. I'm always amazed at how hardy Sedum is...kate smudgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564410520744285676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-44239071539400265002008-05-19T18:33:00.000-04:002008-05-19T18:33:00.000-04:00I was jsut thinking of this the other day - here I...I was jsut thinking of this the other day - here I am buying pots of Sedum to plant when all I need to do is take cuttings. Good tip too about cutting back the uprights that tend to get floppy.<BR/><BR/>I can't think of an easier plant to start from cuttings. Cut - strip - and shove them into the ground. If you're lazy just frop them on the ground and you'll be surprised how many will take hold.<BR/><BR/>Be carefull though or you'll have enough Sedum to cover acres before you know it :)WiseAcrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383341492994868833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-64776997152571720842008-05-19T17:48:00.000-04:002008-05-19T17:48:00.000-04:00Vickie, I have a friend who plants many of her pot...Vickie, I have a friend who plants many of her pots with single cultivars and they look so elegant. I keep trying to remember to do this here.<BR/><BR/>Debbie, thank you, it really is so easy it's hard to believe.<BR/><BR/>Cinj, you should definitely bring yourself home some cuttings!<BR/><BR/>Gail, thanks, I hoped the photos made it easier to get the message across.<BR/><BR/>Cindee, the field trip was great! Glad to be motivating :-)<BR/><BR/>Bek, I've done this with new arrivals in my garden because they are leggy. If you are not sure, try cutting only every other stem. This way you'll have some to start new plants with but some still on the original plant.<BR/><BR/>Kathi, now you need to find somebody who has different sedum and trade with them. That's how I got many of my varieties to begin with.<BR/><BR/>Kim, that's too funny about the pot. I wish I knew where it came from as it has never cracked in the winter time.Melanie Chopayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985844123815086844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-54944931193430022292008-05-19T09:03:00.000-04:002008-05-19T09:03:00.000-04:00Melanie,I have the same round pot that former owne...Melanie,<BR/>I have the same round pot that former owners left here. How ridiculous is that?<BR/>KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644211971069312280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-84010718231314919652008-05-19T08:31:00.000-04:002008-05-19T08:31:00.000-04:00Hi Melanie, my sedum collection is only a few year...Hi Melanie, my sedum collection is only a few years old, I have two different varieties so thank you so much for the wonderful tips today. I hope you have a wonderful time on your field trip :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-2347529292202705722008-05-19T06:48:00.000-04:002008-05-19T06:48:00.000-04:00A great post! How old does the sedum have to be to...A great post! How old does the sedum have to be to be cut? I planted mine just last year and don't want to cut it too early.<BR/>I definitely will try this one day since I am still in need for lots of plants.Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353543632009072686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-67198385316078588182008-05-19T00:23:00.000-04:002008-05-19T00:23:00.000-04:00Wow that is a lot of little starts you have now!!!...Wow that is a lot of little starts you have now!!! I need to do some clipping too!!!(-: You are very motivating(-: Have fun on your field trip!!!CiNdEe's GaRdEnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118389145887562360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-67199129627420859192008-05-18T22:18:00.000-04:002008-05-18T22:18:00.000-04:00Melanie,I have admired your sedums since I started...Melanie,<BR/><BR/>I have admired your sedums since I started reading your blog! In the last few years these easy to love perennials have won my heart. Thanks for a great post and simple instructions on propagating these beauties.<BR/><BR/>GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-24980694425960676102008-05-18T21:44:00.000-04:002008-05-18T21:44:00.000-04:00Wonderful sedum. I have a couple that I need to c...Wonderful sedum. I have a couple that I need to cut back soon, so I guess I'll end up with a bunch of nice, new plants to bring here without having to do a ton of digging. I have dragon's blood up the wazoo over there. I'm not sure though, they tend to spread a bit crazily.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582157624382487302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-58514832014510780712008-05-18T21:26:00.000-04:002008-05-18T21:26:00.000-04:00Melanie, your collection of Sedum is very impressi...Melanie, your collection of Sedum is very impressive. Your garden must be huge.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing the tip on cutting back the sedum. I know I had heard of this before, but have not tried it myself. Maybe this will be the year.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170186776403419013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11489642.post-65330104488696594262008-05-18T20:40:00.000-04:002008-05-18T20:40:00.000-04:00I love your pots with single specimens. There is j...I love your pots with single specimens. There is just something about the simplicity of a single succulent in an appropriate pot that is stunning. VickieMy Little Family:https://www.blogger.com/profile/17240741117809295524noreply@blogger.com