About
Forms a low, spreading clump, about 10cm tall, of spoon-shaped leaves narrowly tinged with bronze, with clusters of starry pale yellow flowers, becoming tinged with pink, borne in the leaf axils and shoot tips in late summer.
About the genus
Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
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
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown rot and roots rots