Sakhalin Stonecrop 'Island of Sakhalin'

Hailing from the cold regions of East Asia, Sedum pluricaule is a diminutive but tough succulent that is perfectly suited for UK rockeries. It forms very low, dense mats of tiny, rounded, grey-green leaves. In late summer and early autumn, the foliage is almost entirely obscured by a carpet of vibrant, deep pink, star-shaped flowers. The cultivar 'Island of Sakhalin' is particularly valued for its compact habit and the intensity of its floral display. Rated at H5, it is fully hardy and deciduous, disappearing in winter to reappear with fresh vigor in the spring. It is an excellent choice for planting in the narrowest of crevices, in trough gardens, or as a groundcover around larger, upright succulents. It thrives in full sun and requires very little in terms of soil or water once established. Its late-season bloom is particularly valuable for providing nectar when many other plants have finished flowering.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Sharply drained, gritty soil.

Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.

Flowering: Aug, Sep.