Stonecrop. An alpine with arching, purple tinted stems and grey-green leaves. Star-shaped purple-pink flowers in early autumn. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sedum cauticola
An alpine with arching, purple tinted stems and grey-green leaves. Star-shaped purple-pink flowers in early autumn.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Sedum |
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Species | cauticola |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Stonecrop |
Flower Colour | purple, pink |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 8cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | September, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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