Overview
Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group is a matforming, trailing alpine rockery in the genus Sedum, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group 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
Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group is a matforming, trailing cultivar of the Sedum genus, which includes evergreen perennials with fleshy stems and leaves. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and produces clusters of small, star-like flowers during summer and autumn. It thrives in full sun on well-drained soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable for coastal areas, rock gardens, patios, and wildlife gardens, it prefers a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect and can be propagated by softwood 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, 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 urvillei Sartorianum Group 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 urvillei Sartorianum Group
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group?
Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group need?
Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group 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 urvillei Sartorianum Group hardy in the UK?
Sedum urvillei Sartorianum Group 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 urvillei Sartorianum Group?
Softwood cuttings.
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