Dragon's Blood Succulent – Seeds (Sedum spurium coccineum)

The Dragon’s Blood succulent is a hardy groundcover sedum, prized for its vibrant foliage that shifts through the seasons. Leaves emerge green, turn bronze-red in summer, and deepen to a striking crimson in autumn. In summer, it bursts into clusters of starry pink-red flowers, attracting pollinators and adding rich color to rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Why Grow Dragon’s Blood Succulent?

• Attractive red-tinted foliage all season

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance groundcover

• Produces masses of starry pink-red blooms in summer

• Spreads quickly to create a colorful carpet

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial succulent

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Spread: 30–45 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Maintenance: Very low – thrives on neglect once established

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Groundcover in sunny spots

• Containers and edging

• Drought-tolerant or low-water gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Spring, on the surface of moist sandy compost (do not cover)

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are strong, move to individual pots

• Planting out: After last frost in a sunny, well-drained position

• Space plants: 20–30 cm apart

Tip: Once established, Dragon’s Blood requires minimal care and will spread naturally to fill gaps with colorful foliage.