Sedum aizoon 'Aurantiacum'
Aizoon stonecrop 'Euphorbioides'
A deciduous perennial, to 30cm tall, with a stout rootstock and upright, red stems bearing slightly fleshy, stalkless leaves. Flattened, terminal clusters of star-shaped, rich yellow flowers are produced in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red | Yellow | Green | |
Autumn | Red | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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 or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be damaged by vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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