Frosted Fire Sedum

Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

3-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
- White
- Variegated
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Give this plant at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to keep the stems sturdy and upright. While it can survive in partial shade, too little sun causes the stems to stretch and flop over, ruining the dense, mounded habit you want.
Soil: Excellent drainage is non-negotiable for Sedum; think gritty, sandy, or rocky textures rather than rich loam. If you have heavy clay soil, you must plant in a raised berm or mix in gravel to break it up, as wet feet will quickly rot the roots.

Watering Requirements

During the first season, water deeply once a week to help the root system anchor itself in the ground. Once established, this plant is incredibly drought-tolerant and prefers the "soak and dry" method where you let the soil dry out completely between waterings. If you are inconsistent or overwater, the plant will become mushy and prone to root rot rather than just wilting.

Pruning Tips

Frosted Fire Sedum blooms on new wood, so the best time to prune is in very early spring before new green rosettes emerge from the soil. Simply cut the old, dried stems down to the ground to clear the way for fresh growth. Many gardeners leave the flower heads standing through winter because they look great with snow on them and provide structure when everything else is flat.

Fertilizer Needs

Skip the heavy chemical fertilizers and simply apply a thin layer of compost around the base in spring. You should specifically avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers or "bloom boosters" because they force rapid, weak growth that cannot support the heavy flower heads. If you treat this plant too well with rich food, it will punish you by splitting open and falling apart in the center.

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Growing Zones 3-9

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Add some frosty and subdued hues to your landscape with the very hardy Frosted Fire Autumn Stonecrop (Sedum x 'Frosted Fire')! Frosted Fire's flower head's tighter growth emerges as a frosted white to pale green cluster. By summer have filled out into rosy flower heads and tighter clusters yet, and the pollinators won't be able to resist!

Featuring thick, fleshy, waxy light green leaves with creamy yellow serrated margins forming a dense upright mound. Frosted Fire has a clump-forming growth habit and thicker, sturdy stems. These sturdy perennials are able to stand up to the full sun without shrinking.

The blooms mature to a darker bright reddish-pink hue and then dry on the plant for winter interest. You can prune these blooms off in winter and use them as dried flowers after frost or leave them for both winter interest or food for songbirds!

How to Use Frosted Fire Autumn Stonecrop In The Landscape

Frosted Fire creates a unique border garden addition. Their eclectic look and soft, soothing hues blend beautifully with about any garden palette. Standing up to the sun without shrinking, the dense habit and thicker foliage Frosted Fire sports fill your sunny beds with tranquil colors all growing season.

Pollinator gardens and rock gardens both benefit from these curious plants! The attractive foliage is drought and salt tolerant so plant these in that 'hell strip' along the road, and those in coastal areas can plant these near ocean spray without worry.

Sized great for containers, these can also be used as cut flowers and dried decor. Mass plantings in hot sunny locations are natural places to plant Sedum. Any sunny perennial bed and cottage garden will love these frosted blooms and icy foliage. Easy to grow, Sedum are perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.

Soft Green Waxy Foliage with Creamy White Margins
Frosted Soft Green Buds Open Pink & Darken With Age
Thick Succulent Leaves
Dense Heads & Tighter Growth Habit
Mounded Clumping Perennials
Food For Birds!
Bees & Butterflies Love the Blooms!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Full sun plants like Frosted Fire Stonecrop, tolerate heat and sun all summer without fail. Handling some part sun in hotter climates. Not particular about soil type, Stonecrop prefers average moisture and any kind of well-drained soil, but can also tolerate poor or rocky soils. In fact, Sedum grown in organically rich soil are actually lanky and weak-stemmed. Growing about 12-15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, these adaptable, hardy perennials bloom from late summer through autumn.

Stonecrop has very low moisture needs and is extremely cold-hardy in growing zones 3 and up. These rabbit-resistant plants require very little maintenance. Pest and disease-free, Sedum benefits from division every few years and removing dead debris each early spring.

Full Sun
Low Moisture Needs Once Established
Any Well-Drained Soil
Rabbit Resistant
Grows In Poor Soil
Salt & Drought Tolerant
Easy Care & Low Maintenance

For heat and sun-loving plants that are frosty cool in color, you will love this easy-care, hardy Frosted Fire Autumn Stonecrop! Order yours from Nature Hills Nursery today!

Stonecrop Frequently Asked Questions

How To Grow And Care For Sedum?

Also known as Stonecrop, Sedum need full sun for the most flowers and very well-drained soil. Provide moderate, regular moisture and fertility. Prune down in the very early spring.

Will Sedum come back every year?

Sedum are reliable perennials so long as they have well-drained soil year-round.

What happens to Sedum in winter?

Sedum are herbaceous perennials that will lose their leaves after frost and die back to the ground. They leave behind ornamental dried flowers and stems for winter interest. In spring, they regrow from their root systems anew!

Will Stonecrop spread quickly?

Stonecrop or Sedum will not spread or become invasive, staying put where it's planted as low-growing mounding plants.

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Stonecrop Sedum for sale here at NatureHills.com!

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
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Frosted Fire Sedum

Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

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