Sedum 'Neon'

Sedum 'Neon': Vivid Bloom, Classic Form

With its bold, electric pink flower heads and sturdy, upright habit, Sedum 'Neon' delivers a brilliant late-summer display that turns heads and feeds pollinators. Its fleshy, blue-green foliage forms a tidy clump through spring and summer, then erupts with oversized flower clusters that intensify in colour as they age. A brighter, more vibrant alternative to 'Autumn Joy', this stonecrop stands tall and resists flopping, even in lean, dry soils. It’s an excellent choice for adding a pop of hot colour and structure to sunny borders.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 40–50 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Vivid neon pink
• Flowering Period: Late summer to fall
• Foliage: Blue-green, succulent, upright and dense
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to sandy soils

Uses and Benefits: 'Neon' excels in late-season borders, pollinator gardens, and low-maintenance plantings where its saturated blooms and tidy structure provide visual punch and seasonal longevity. It pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and warm-toned perennials, creating high-contrast combinations that thrive in sun and dry conditions. Bees and butterflies flock to its blooms, while its seedheads add winter interest if left standing.

Companion Plants: Pair Sedum 'Neon' with the deep burgundy foliage and golden blooms of Heliopsis 'Burning Hearts', the nodding seedheads of Bouteloua curtipendula, and the bicolour white-and-pink blooms of Dianthus 'Coconut Surprise' for a dazzling late-season mix full of contrast, texture, and pollinator value.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry spells. Avoid overly rich soil to maintain upright form. Cut back in early spring, and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

History: A sport of Sedum 'Brilliant', 'Neon' was selected for its intensely vivid flower colour and improved performance in heat and drought. It continues to be a go-to choice for bold, easy-care colour in the late-season garden.

Final Thoughts: Flashy, floriferous, and unfazed by drought, Sedum 'Neon' is a brilliant addition to any full-sun planting—delivering colour when most other perennials are winding down.