Sian

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

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  Almost unkillable
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  Bright light
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  Evergreen

• Sian likes...
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    A sunny spot

    She really loves the sun, so put her in the brightest spot possible.

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    Dry soil

    She copes really well with drought so you only need to water her if her soil feels very dry.

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    Shelter

    She doesn’t like really wet weather. Try to put her somewhere covered in winter so she doesn’t get waterlogged.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

  Nickname

  Stonecrop

  Plant type

  Sedum

  Plant height (including pot)

  10-20cm

  Pet/Baby safe?

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  13cm

• About sedum

  You get a lot of reward for very little effort with sedum. Sedums are sometimes known as stonecrop because they need about the same amount of care as stones: almost none. Very occasional water and lots of sun is all this plant asks. This one, Cape Blanco, has grey-green leaves all year round and zingy yellow flowers in summer. Lots of colour for minimal work.

  The reason sedum plants need so little care is because they store water in those thick, fleshy leaves. Those water stores can get them through long periods of drought. In the wild, they’re mainly found in places where the weather is hot and dry. This variety spreads out wide but never grows taller than about 10cm. Put it in a pot with other sedums for a pretty, easycare display.

  While there’s not much required beyond a bit of water if the soil gets completely dry,feedingit once at the beginning of spring will give it a nutrient boost for the growing season. Also, make sure excess water can drain from the bottom of the pot. It doesn’t like to be waterlogged.

  Did you know?

  There are around 600 varieties of sedum.