Overview
Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' is a matforming, trailing alpine rockery in the genus Sedum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Phedimus spurius, formerly Sedum spurium, the Caucasian stonecrop or two-row stonecrop, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is a low-growing, spreading succulent with stems that creep along the ground and root as they grow.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sedum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum'?
Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' need?
Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' hardy in the UK?
Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Sedum spurium 'Splendens Roseum'?
Softwood cuttings.
More in the Sedum genus
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- Sedum ' Aquarel'Stonecrop
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