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Cactus Succulent

Sedum × rubrotinctum 'Aurora'

A succulent, evergreen subshrub to 20cm, with rooting stems that bear densely packed, fleshy, cylindrical leaves to 2cm long. The leaves emerge bright green, darkening to pink and red. In mid-spring to summer it produces clusters of small, yellow, star-shaped flowers

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green Pink Red
Summer Yellow Green Pink Red
Autumn Green Pink Red
Winter Green Pink Red
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
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

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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 stem cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • hanging basket
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
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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