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SEDUM spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'
Commonly known as Stonecrop
Silver grey succulent leaves and yellow flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, vine weevils, crown and root rots
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Place of originWestern North America
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EvergreenRosettes of brittle, spoon-shaped leaves to 2cm (¾in) long. The innermost rosettes are heavily white-bloomed.
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Yellow
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Star-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Height10cm (4in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous, mat-forming perennial with branching, fleshy stems. Produces short-stemmed flowers in flat cymes 2.5cm (1in) across.
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Succulent
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size10cm (4in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsRockery (inc alpine)Town garden
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to alkaline soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shadeWill tolerate light shade
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