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Alpine RockeryCactus Succulent

Sedum ochroleucum 'Red Wiggle'
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A low-growing evergreen perennial succulent with needle-like olive-green foliage which turns gradually pinkish-red as it matures. Insignificant yellow flowers may appear in spring and summer. An ideal drought-tolerant plant for ground cover, pots and containers or living walls

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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
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
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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