Sedum middendorffianum
A succulent, creeping evergreen perennial about 10-15cm tall, forming a mound of reddish stems bearing red-flushed dark green fleshy leaves, and in early summer star-shaped bright yellow flowers followed by reddish seed heads cover the plant. Grows well in containers and troughs
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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 | Red | Red Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Yellow | Red Green | |
| Autumn | Red | Red Green | Red | |
| Winter | Red | Red Green |
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
- Clump forming, 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
Correct
- Plant range
- NE Asia
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 in spring or by softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Can be trimmed back after flowering to maintain shape
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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