Sedum kamtschaticum var. kamtschaticum 'Variegatum' (v)
variegated orange stonecrop
A semi-evergreen perennial forming a low clump to 10cm in height, with fleshy, bluntly toothed obovate leaves margined with creamy-white and tinged pink, and loose clusters of starry bright yellow flowers in late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime 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 Pink White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Pink White | ||
| Autumn | Green Pink White | |||
| Winter | Green Pink White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to fungal and bacterial crown rot and roots rots
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