About
A succulent, creeping evergreen perennial about 10-15cm tall, forming a mound of dark red stems bearing purplish tinted dark green fleshy leaves, and in early summer star-shaped bright yellow flowers followed by reddish seed heads cover the plant.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
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
PruningCan be trimmed back after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots