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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Sedum spurium 'Variegatum'

Caucasian stonecrop 'Tricolor'

A mat-forming, creeping perennial growing to 10cm tall and spreading up to 50cm. Its small, variegated, fleshy leaves are green in the centre and edged with white and pink. Tiny, star-shaped light pink flowers are borne in clusters in the summer

Synonyms
Phedimus spurius 'Tricolor'
Sedum spurium 'Variegatum'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Pink Variegated White
Summer Pink Green Pink Variegated White
Autumn Green Pink Variegated White
Winter Green Pink Variegated White
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi 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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots

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