Sedum album 'Hildebrandtii'
A dense, mat-forming evergreen with small, succulent, cylindrical mid-green leaves developing mahogany red to bronze shades throughout the year. Short, fine, upright stems carry clusters of delicate pink, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Handles foot traffic well and an ideal addition for green roofs or living walls. Drought and heat tolerant
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 | Pink | Bronze Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Bronze Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Green Red | |||
| Winter | Bronze Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical 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
Unresolved
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 division in spring or by offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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