Bertram Anderson Stonecrop

Bertram Anderson Stonecrop is an evergreen perennial with stunning foliage that grows tall stems that eventually bend and sprawl for a mounded ground cover. It grows up to 8 inches in height. It has rounded, fleshy, purplish-grey leaves scramble along trailing rosy-pink stems. Bertram Anderson Stonecrop produces clusters of tiny, star-shaped, dusky-pink flowers appear in late summer and last into the fall. Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’ is perfectly suited for a rock garden or edger or edging in a dry border, and is also a good choice for containers.

Scientific Classification

Family:

Crassulaceae

Subfamily:

Sedoideae

Genus:

Sedum

Scientific Name:

Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’

Synonyms:

Hylotelephium ‘Bertram Anderson’

Common Names:

Bertram Anderson Stonecrop, Black leaf Stonecrop, Stonecrop ‘Bertram Anderson’

How to grow and care for Bertram Anderson Stonecrop

Light

It requires full sun to light shade. Two to four hours of afternoon sunlight is best for the plant. South-facing windows are ideal or west, north-facing will not encourage growth.

Soil

It grows best in Well-draining, poor soils, sand, rock gardens, and rich garden soil, under a variety of light levels. Use 2 parts potting soil, 2 parts coarse sand, 2 parts peat, and 1 part perlite or crushed charcoal.

Temperature

It Prefers an ideal temperature between 65°F – 75°F / 18°C – 25°C during summer. Temperature no lower than 50 °F – 55°F / 10°F – 12.7°C is best. It does best in hotter conditions. Try not to keep the plant outside in freezing temperatures.

Water

The Sedum plant needs more water in the spring and summer, but you can allow the topsoil to become slightly dry between each watering. During the winter season, reduce watering.

Fertilizer

Fertilize once a month with a diluted liquid fertilizer or use a slow-releasing nitrogen-based fertilizer, during the spring and summer season.

Propagation

It can be easily propagated by seed, stem cuttings, division, and leaf cuttings. you can break off one of the stems and push it into the ground where you would like to grow it. The stem will root very easily. Or Cut off leaves from the stem, let them dry, and then place the cutting into the soil. Keep the potting soil moist until the cutting begins to grow.

Re-Potting

Re-pot your plant every year or every two years. As the plant grows, you should move it to a wider pot so the new stems and roots have enough room to develop. Repotting is best done during spring.

Pests and Diseases

It has is no serious pests or disease issues. Watch for aphids and flies. You can dispose of them by spraying insecticidal soap or neem oil over the foliage.