Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense' (Hylotelephium cauticola)

Sedum cauticola ‘Lidakense’ (botanical synonym: Hylotelephium cauticola) is a small perennial fleshy plant, valued for its blue-gray foliage with reddish edges and for its star-shaped, pink-purple flowers, which appear at the end of summer. It is ideal for rock gardens, low borders, ground cover, or pots, being an excellent choice for gardens with low upkeep and a natural look.

This variety has a creeping habit, with stems that grow horizontally and gently arch over the edges 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: perennial fleshy, creeping

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

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

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

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: full sun – enhances leaf coloration and encourages flowering

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

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

• Hardiness: withstands temperatures down to -25°C, ideal for continental climate

• Care: minimal – does not require pruning or frequent feeding

🌸 Benefits and uses:

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

• Decorative foliage provides visual interest throughout the year

• Attracts bees and butterflies during flowering

• Combines well with other fleshy plants, ornamental grasses, or lavender

📏 Size at delivery: height including pot 10–15 cm; pot diameter 13 cm

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