Rhodiola pachyclados

RHS Plant Profile
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Synonyms

Sedum pachyclados

Alpine Rockery Cactus Succulent

A clump-forming, semi-evergreen, low-growing alpine succulent, similar to sedum, with rosettes of grey-green foliage which catch and hold droplets of water, making it look very pretty. Very small white to pale pink flowers appear in the summer. Good for edging or groundcover in hot, dry areas of the garden or an alpine trough or rock garden. May be evergreen in mild climates

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
A genus of flowering perennials, mainly propagated as ground cover with tall, fleshy stems and yellow-green flowers, sometimes tinged with red
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Afghanistan to Pakistan

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained sandy to loamy soil in a sunny and dry area of the garden. See hardy cact and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings; these root very easily

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free