Sedum × rubrotinctum
jelly bean plant
Sedum x rubrotinctum is a low-growing, evergreen, succulent perennial to 20cm tall with small yellow flowers borne in summer. Cylindrical, banana-shaped leaves up to 2cm long are arranged in spirals around the sprawling stems and are glossy green with red tips which may turn a deeper bronze colour in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Red Bronze | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based compost with added perlite, positioning plants in bright, filtered light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Potted plants can be moved onto the patio in summer. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division or from leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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