Sedum takesimense Atlantis ('Nonsitnal') (v)
Takeshima stonecrop [Atlantis]
A compact, evergreen perennial to around 30cm tall forming rosettes of succulent, scallop-edged leaves. The variegated leaves have green centres and wide, creamy-yellow margins and may become flushed with pink in autumn. Star-shaped yellow flowers are borne 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 Cream Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Cream Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Cream Yellow Pink | |||
| Winter | Green Cream Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
Trade
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
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
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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