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| As you can see Sedum sarmentosum and sedum album (at least that’s what I think they are) have pretty much taken over this low retaining wall. It's about 20 feet long and maybe 15 inches high. There are also a few hen & chicks and some phlox subulata (not visible) intermingled. None of this was really planned. It just kind of happened and I'm happy with the look, but I keep thinking I should try to work some other rock lovers into the picture. The sedum would definitely need a lot of thinning.
Should I stick with other varieties of sedum or branch out to something completely different? It would probably have to be something capable of withstanding the aggressive nature of the sedum already here. Kevin
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| Just planted this combo last fall of small 3 inch pots of campanula dickson's gold and sedum dragon. The campanula stayed evergreen all winter and seems to like the spot. Whether it will be overtaken by the sedum is another question. You can see the creeping phlox on the other wall.
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- Posted by christinmk z5b eastern WA (My Page) on Fri, May 4, 12 at 22:41
| Maybe tuck some Arabis and creeping pholx in there for some early spring color, as well as some Aurinia saxatilis (perennial alyssum) to mound and drape over the sides. Some ornamental trailing oregano, like 'Kent Beauty' would also look fantastic cascading over the side. It is a lovely little plant, one of my favs... |
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| Actually, I think that wall looks great! But one more sedum - and my absolute favorite - would give it a real kick: Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'. That powerful chartreuse color all summer, that takes on burnished red tones in winter, is hard to ignore. Also a number of cascading herbs might work well in the mix: any of the Carl |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sat, May 5, 12 at 9:05
| are you so lacking for places to do work.. that you want to destroy this PERFECT SETTING?? may i suggest ... that you .. LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE??? ken |
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| Well, these are some good suggestions. Thank you. Carl I was also thinking about the Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'. I just happen to have that one in another part of my garden. You're right, the color is spectacular. I'll try a small sprig of it just to see what happens. Ken You do have a way with words don't you? Thank you, but is anything really finished or good enough?? Can't it always be better? Kevin |
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| I'm with Ken on this one. The portion of your wall shown in this photo is spectacular. Just yank out a few handfuls every now and again so the stones don't disappear and you've got a masterpiece. Jan |
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| Go ahead and tweek it a little! It's your garden and if it bores you or you just want to try something new then go for it. I think a few clumps of sea thrift (armeria) might look nice amongst the rocks or maybe a clump of one of the dwarf types of dianthus..... The color pink might not blend too well but maybe whites? In any case a solid clump of something might look good with all the finer leaved sedums around it. |
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- Posted by steve1young 7a Long Island (My Page) on Mon, May 7, 12 at 11:11
| Looks amazing! I agree that the bright yellow/chartreuse foliage of Sedum 'Angelina' would make a nice contrast with all that burgundy foliage. Do you like Delosperma? |
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| Thanks again. Yes, I love Delosperma, but haven't tried it in years since it didn't survive in another spot in my garden. This wall might be much better suited to its needs. Great suggestion. Thanks Kevin |
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| Yes, I love Delosperma, but haven't tried it in years... Well Kevin, this is the spring/summer to try again. It seems every nursery is (over)hyping this new entry 'Fire Spinner': |
Here is a link that might be useful: FIRE SPINNER
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