About
Sedum anglicum, the English stonecrop, is a creeping, succulent, evergreen perennial to 5 cm with fleshy, cylindrical leaves packed tightly around the stems. Starry, white, sometimes pink-tinged flowers are produced in summer. A beautiful and rewarding native stonecrop for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden, wall or coastal cliff.
About the genus
Sedum, the stonecrops, are annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn. Excellent plants for a sunny, well-drained rock garden, border or container.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toNorway to Spain
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningTrim back after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free