Sedum Collection - Matrona, Herbstfreude or Autumn Joy and Thunderhead
Sedum Collection - Matrona, Herbstfreude or Autumn Joy and Thunderhead
Sedum (Hylotelephium) Matrona, Herbstfreude (= Autumn Joy,) Thunderhead
stonecrop
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Bernard , 08/10/2025
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Description
This collection of Autumn Sedums or Stonecrops brings together three remarkable, proven varieties that have a diversity of colours and textures. Sedum 'Herbstfreude' with its dark pink flowers, Sedum Thunderhead with its deep purple flowers, and Sedum 'Matrona' with its pale pink flowers and purple-green leaves. These perennials from the Crassulaceae family thrive in well-drained soils, in the sun, and are very resistant to drought. Their flowering is very attractive to pollinators. Their fleshy foliage is usually deciduous and they can withstand temperatures as low as -30°C.
The collection consists of:
1 x Sedum 'Herbstfreude' or 'Autumn Joy': This variety is characterised by its dark pink flowers that appear from August to November. It reaches a height of about 45 to 60 cm.
1 X Sedum (Hylotelephium) 'Thunderhead': This variety with intense purple flowers can reach a height of 50 to 60 cm. It is perfect for adding a touch of colour to borders and rock gardens.
1 X Sedum 'Matrona': Its green leaves tinged with pink-purple and its red stems make this stonecrop unique. It reaches a height of 60 cm and blooms from August to October. Its inflorescences are light pink.
The stonecrops in this collection can be planted in spring or autumn. They thrive in borders, rock gardens, or as edging plants. Choose a sunny exposure and plant them in well-drained, light soil that does not retain too much water. If necessary, mix garden soil with fine gravel. Plan for 6 to 9 plants per square metre, with a distance of 30 to 45 cm between plants.
The Sedums in this collection can be combined with many perennial plants, as well as with small bushes. Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' with its pale yellow flowers can be placed at the front of the border, contrasting with the stonecrops. Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' with its dark purple flowers can be interspersed among the Sedums, enriching the scene with its deep tones. An Aster x frikartii 'Mönch' can be positioned at the back to provide height, lightness, and the bright lavender blue of its flowering. Complete your arrangement with a small bush such as the Japanese Spirea 'Goldflame', its golden foliage adding a warm touch to the whole. This combination of plants creates a garden that is both aesthetic and ecological.
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Botanical data
Sedum (Hylotelephium)
Matrona, Herbstfreude (= Autumn Joy,) Thunderhead
Crassulaceae
stonecrop
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Sedum in ordinary soil, more or less rich, even very dry and chalky, but imperatively well-drained to protect the roots from the cold moisture of winter. This perennial tolerates clay soils in regions with dry winters. Excessive fertiliser can distort the plant. Install it in full sun, to enhance the foliage colouration. This plant is hardy once established. It needs some moisture during its growing period.
In pots, provide a layer of gravel for drainage. Prune the clump in winter when it is dry. Divide the plant after 3 to 4 years to encourage vigorous growth and prevent it from thinning out in the centre and the lateral stems from collapsing onto the ground.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.