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Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum

Sedum kamtschaticum 'Variegatum'

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Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Variegatum') at Gertens

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum foliage

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum foliage

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Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Variegatum') at Gertens

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum flowers

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum flowers

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Height:  6 inches

Spacing:  10 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Russian Stonecrop

Brand:  Gertens

Description:

White marbled foliage with a tinge of pink; golden starry flowers adorn this hardy ground cover. Full sun and well drained soil

Ornamental Features

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum is clothed in stunning yellow star-shaped flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its attractive succulent oval leaves remain green in color with showy white variegation and tinges of pink throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Variegated Kamtschaticum Sedum is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.

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