Sedum album 'Hildebrandtii'

Plants for pollinators
Alpine Rockery Cactus Succulent

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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
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