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Sedum makinoi 'Tornado'PBR

A creeping, evergreen perennial to 5cm tall, with densely packed, fleshy, dark green leaves held on succulent stems. In summer, starry yellow flowers are produced. A good plant for a raised bed or trough, and can also be grown as a houseplant

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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
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
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

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 softwood cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and vine weevil larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots

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