The Ultimate Guide to Growing Sedum: 2026 Year of the Sedum Expert Webinar

Everything you need to know about growing stunning, low-maintenance sedums! Join the National Garden Bureau and a panel of breeding experts as we celebrate the 2026 Year of the Sedum. Whether you call it Stonecrop or Sedum, these drought-tolerant perennials are essential for every garden.#gardeningtips #plants #gardeningsupplies #gardening #gardeningtools #gardenproducts #communitybeautification #sedum #succulents #succulentsforbeginners #succlent #stonecrop Thank you to our Presenters: Laura from @WaltersGardens Mike from @darwinperennials Steve from @PASVideoTV In this expert-led webinar, we cover: - Types of Sedum: Upright, Compact Clumping, and Groundcover varieties. - New 2026 Varieties: Get an inside look at 'Shamrock', 'What a Doozy', 'Back in Black', 'Sedum Spectacular', and more! - Pro Growing Tips: Sun requirements, why they hate "good" soil, and the secret to preventing "flopping." - The Chelsea Chop: What it is and why it will save your late-summer garden. - Overwintering & Containers: How to keep your sedums alive through the winter in pots. 00:00 - Introduction to Year of the Sedum 05:15 - Three main types of Sedum explained 07:10 - New Variety Showcase ('Shamrock', 'Back in Black', etc.) 18:05 - Is Sedum the same as Stonecrop? 20:00 - Soil and Drainage secrets (Why "poor" soil is better!) 23:30 - How to fix "flopping" sedum (The Chelsea Chop) 25:30 - Dividing and propagating your plants 34:00 - Pest, Disease, and Deer Resistance 38:50 - Best companion plants for sedum 44:00 - Overwintering sedum in containers 51:40 - A fun "frog belly" sedum trick for kids! Great Articles from NGB: Outdoor Succulent Gardens https://ngb.org/easy-outdoor-succulent-gardening/ How to Garden in Increasingly Hot, Dry, Unpredictable Climates https://ngb.org/climate-friendly-gardening/ Sedum Spectacular https://all-americaselections.org/product/sedum-spectacular/ Learn more at ngb.org - we are here to help! Find more information about... - New Plants for Your Garden and Home - https://ngb.org/new-plants/ - Year of Plants - https://ngb.org/2026-year-of-plants/ - Combination Planters - https://ngb.org/combination-ideas/ - Garden Products - https://ngb.org/gardening-products/ - Garden Inspiration and How To - https://ngb.org/new/inspiration/ - Shop Our Members - https://ngb.org/shop-our-members/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGardenBureau Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalgardenbureau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/national_garden_bureau/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nationalgarden/