Caucasian Stonecrop: Hardy Ground-Cover Succulent Care
Sedum spurium
Growing Sedum spurium: hardy ground-cover succulent ideal for rockeries and green roofs. Cold-tolerant, pink summer flowering.
Characteristics
Sedum spurium is a hardy perennial ground-cover succulent perfect for rock gardens, dry walls and green roofs. It thrives in full sun on sandy, well-drained soil, tolerating cold down to -25 °C and drought. It produces a carpet of pink star-shaped flowers in summer.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: sabbioso drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
