SEDUM SPATHULIFOLIUM 'CAPE BLANCO'

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

Also known under the cultivar name of  'Cappa Blanca', Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco', is a hardy, ornamental ground cover plant whose parentage is native to western North America. The Sedum genus is commonly known as the 'Stonecrops' due to their preference for rocky habitats. The species name spathulifolium refers to their spade-shaped leaves.

Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' is an evergreen perennial with succulent stems and crowded rosettes of thick, purple-tinged grey-green leaves. The leaves emerging from the meristem are bloomed a striking, silvery-white. Under favourable conditions is can forming a wide mat up to approximately 10 cm in height.

Flattened heads, approximately 5 cm wide, of bright yellow flowers appear in May and June. After flowering, leave the dead stems on the plants until the spring when they can be easily snapped off.

Plant Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' during suitable weather between October and May. Grow in a sheltered position in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. That being said it is also known to tolerate light shade. It is surprisingly drought tolerant, but protect from excessive winter wet as this can cause root rots to take hold.

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