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Cotyledon orbiculata

Sedum

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Flowers
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Botanical name: Cotyledon orbiculata
Common name: Sedum
Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Type: Cactus or succulent

Flower colour:

Orange

Foliage colour:

Silver

Key features:
Dramatic foliage
Flowers

Cotyledon orbiculata is a South African native evergreen succulent bearing fleshy, round silvery leaves with fine red margins. In late summer orange bell-shaped flowers hang from tall stems. It’s ideal for growing in containers both on its own and with other succulents, and in dry or gravel gardens.

Despite not commonly being grown in Britain, Cotyledon orbiculata is hardy to -5°C. However, for peace of mind it’s good practice to bring plants under cover in autumn.

For best results grow Cotyledon orbiculata in full sun in gritty, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. Water sparingly.

How to grow Cotyledon orbiculata

Plant size

1.3m height

60cm spread
Aspect

South facing, west facing
Position in border

Front

Sun exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Half hardy
Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Plant
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Plant	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowers
Flowers	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D