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Alpine RockeryCactus Succulent

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet'
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An evergreen, mat-forming perennial with small, succulent, rounded green leaves flushed with red. Star-shaped white flowers are borne in clusters above the foliage in early summer

Synonyms
Sedum 'Coral Carpet'

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Red
Summer White Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Green Red
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
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 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 sofwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by root rot

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