Description
🌸 Sedum spurium ‘Rubra’ is a spirited groundcover that delivers robust texture and seasonal color—perfect for adding year-round interest to South African succulent trays, rocky borders, or sunny beds. It’s especially appealing when styled en masse or paired with tiered hardscape designs.
🪴 Botanical Snapshot
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Type: Semi-evergreen succulent groundcover
- Height: ±10–15 cm
- Spread: ±30–40 cm by rooting stems
- Foliage: Rich red to burgundy, rounded leaves in opposite pairs
- Flowering: Pink star-shaped flowers in dense clusters (mid- to late summer)
- Seasonal Interest: Foliage intensifies in colder months—great contrast near golden or silver-toned plants
☀️ Growing Preferences
- Light: Full sun boosts foliage tones; tolerates partial shade
- Soil: Sandy, well-drained, rocky soil preferred
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; protect against winter wet
- Hardiness: Excellent for Gauteng’s climate; mild frost resistance
🧑🌾 Display & Pairing Tips
- Great for:
- Edging containers or retaining walls
- Softening stone pathways and pavers
- Adding warmth to succulent bowls or winter color beds
- Companions: Pairs well with Portulacaria afra, Crassula ‘Blue Waves’, and Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’
