Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense' (Hylotelephium cauticola)

Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense' (botanical synonym: Hylotelephium cauticola ) is a small perennial succulent, prized for its grey-blue foliage with reddish edges and its star-shaped, pink-purple flowers that appear in late summer. It is ideal for rockeries, low borders, ground cover or pots , making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens with a natural look.

This variety has a creeping habit, with stems that grow horizontally and arch gently over the edge of pots or walls, forming a dense, ornamental carpet all year round .

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name : Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense' (syn. Hylotelephium cauticola )

• Family : Crassulaceae

• Plant type : succulent, creeping perennial

• Height : 10–15 cm | Width/spread : 25–30 cm

• Leaves : fleshy, rounded, blue-gray with purple or reddish tints, symmetrically arranged

• Flowers : star-shaped, pink-purple, appear from August to October

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light : full sun – intensifies leaf color and stimulates flowering

• Soil : poor, well-drained, preferably rocky or sandy

• Watering : low – very drought-resistant plant; water only when the soil is completely dry

• Resistance : withstands temperatures down to -25°C , ideal for continental climates

• Maintenance : minimal – does not require frequent pruning or fertilization

🌸 Benefits and uses:

• Perfect for rockeries, low borders, rock gardens or hanging planters

• Decorative foliage provides visual interest year-round

• Attracts bees and butterflies during the flowering period

• Combines well with other succulents, ornamental grasses or lavender

📏 Delivery size : height with pot included 10–15 cm; pot diameter 13 cm

📦 Attention! The plant can be delivered with or without flowers , depending on the season.