Overview
Sedum 'Red Cauli' is a plant with a clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing habit in the genus Sedum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with succulent, fleshy leaves foliage. Sedum 'Red Cauli' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock garden, ground cover, green roofs and border plantings.
About
Sedum 'Red Cauli' is a cultivar of the Sedum genus, a large group of flowering plants in the Crassulaceae family commonly known as stonecrops. This cultivar forms clumps or mats with trailing growth and features succulent, fleshy leaves. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring well-drained alkaline or neutral soils such as chalk, loam, or sand. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Red Cauli' is suitable for rock gardens, ground cover, green roofs, and border plantings, and can be propagated by stem cuttings.
About the genus
Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as stonecrops. The genus has been described as containing up to 600 species, subsequently reduced to 400–500. They are leaf succulents found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, but extending into the southern hemisphere in Africa and South America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sedum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Sedum 'Red Cauli' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, mat-forming, trailing
- Foliage
- Succulent, fleshy leaves
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Ground cover, Green roofs, Border plantings
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sedum 'Red Cauli'
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sedum 'Red Cauli'?
Sedum 'Red Cauli' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sedum 'Red Cauli' need?
Sedum 'Red Cauli' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sedum 'Red Cauli' hardy in the UK?
Sedum 'Red Cauli' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Sedum 'Red Cauli'?
Stem cuttings.
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