Sedum 'Red Cauli' | Perennial Resource

Common Name: Stonecrop

This new cultivar catches our eye every time we walk by. It must be that great contrast between the foliage, stems, and flowers that does it!

It forms a semi-upright arching mound of grey-green leaves that become flushed with purple tones as the season progresses. In late summer, small clusters of pale pink buds open to reveal bright pink flowers which age to deep red. Deep maroon seeds follow the flowers, extending the season of interest well into fall. Often, all four stages of the flowers can be seen on the plant at once.

'Red Cauli' was the winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 2006. It was introduced through Future Plants.

Height:

14.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Pink shades Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade.

Divide sedum every 3-4 years to maintain its compact growth habit. Older plants tend to split in the center if they have not been divided. Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will also help prevent them from splitting. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2006

Characteristics