Golden summer stars
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Sedum kamtschaticum 12cm
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€6,00
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Sedum kamtschaticum
It found an opportunity in every gap between stones 🪨
- Crassulaceae
- Low spreading clump
- Glossy toothed leaves
- Golden star-shaped flowers
- Hardy temperate wild species
Sedum kamtschaticum spreads vigorous stems with glossy fleshy green leaves, forming a low full carpet that naturally embraces stone, gravel and edges. In summer the tips fill with golden star-shaped flowers, while later the foliage and seed heads take on warm orange and red tones.
A progression from green through gold to terracotta provides genuine seasonal display, while its hardy low habit makes it valuable for rock gardens, terraces and outdoor pots. It is an authentic species from cooler regions, combining unforced botanical beauty with strong appeal for anyone seeking a succulent that never feels static.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Colour beyond flowering
After bloom, reddish seed heads and bronze foliage extend seasonal interest.
A hardy low carpet
The spreading clump fills gaps and tolerates genuine winter cold when the roots drain freely.
Why you’ll love it: it combines golden flowering, seasonal colour change and genuine hardiness in one low natural carpet.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Use it in an outdoor pot, gravel edge or rock garden where stems can spread across stone. Terracotta, grey slate and natural wood emphasise warm colours, while an open position allows the flowers to be viewed from above.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Sempervivum tectorum — hardy rosettes rising above the spreading carpet.
- Orostachys japonica — conical rosettes sharing a temperate rhythm.
- Delosperma cooperi — vivid purple flowers with low xerophytic cover.
Care at a glance
Light
Outdoor sun; in the hottest Greek regions favour morning exposure and open airflow.
Watering
Water after the upper layer dries well, without prolonged desert-like drought.
Hardy outdoors
Cold hardy, needing excellent winter drainage and protection from scorching heat.
Pets & children
No strong species-specific toxicology record is available; discourage ingestion and animal access.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Give it an outdoor position in full sun, or morning sun with bright afternoon shade in the hottest regions. Open exposure keeps the clump low and strengthens flowering and seasonal colour.
Correct watering
Water deeply when the upper layer has dried well and the pot feels lighter, without treating it like a desert cactus. In winter, rapid drainage of rainfall is the priority.
Airflow and humidity
Outdoor airflow is ideal. Avoid enclosed indoor positions and places where fallen leaves or dense growth hold dampness around the crown.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
It is a cold-hardy plant whose winter rhythm may reduce or shed part of the foliage. In Greek summer heat it needs more protection from scorching afternoon exposure than from cool weather.
Substrate
Use a free-draining but not extremely arid mix with mineral material and a moderately fertile base. The pot must not hold winter rain and the surface should remain open.
Feeding, repotting and handling
During spring growth use a gentle dose of Cactus & Succulent Focus as directed. After flowering, remove dry stems or leave the heads into winter.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
Accepted as Phedimus kamtschaticus
Kew accepts Phedimus kamtschaticus (Fisch.) ’t Hart, a combination published in 1995.
Sedum is the older usage
Sedum kamtschaticum and related combinations remain widely known in horticulture, but the accepted modern taxonomic base is Phedimus.
A broad temperate native range
The species ranges from the Russian Far East through northern China, Korea and northern Japan, in a temperate biome.
From natural habitat to care: Its temperate Asian origin explains the winter cycle, cold hardiness and need for seasonal moisture in free-draining rocky sites. In a pot it should not be treated as a tropical indoor succulent or desert cactus; it needs outdoor air, sun and year-round drainage.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Winter may reduce the foliage
Semi-evergreen or deciduous behaviour varies with climate; the crown remains alive and returns in spring.
Flowers provide accessible nectar
Flat heads of many small flowers provide accessible forage for insects during bloom.
Modern taxonomy separated Phedimus
Morphological and evolutionary evidence moved several Asian stonecrops out of the broad Sedum concept.
Stems spread from a perennial crown
A low perennial crown produces numerous shoots and allows the clump to fill available space gradually.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01Is it Sedum or Phedimus?
The accepted modern name is Phedimus kamtschaticus. Sedum kamtschaticum remains a very familiar horticultural synonym.
02Why does it lose leaves in winter?
Its temperate winter cycle may reduce foliage substantially. If the crown is healthy and drains freely, new growth returns in spring.
03When does it need watering?
Water after the upper layer has dried well, without keeping it dry for long periods like a desert cactus.
04What light does it need?
An outdoor sunny position strengthens flowers and colour; in the hottest regions favour morning exposure.
05What changes with the seasons?
Its winter cycle may reduce the foliage, but growth returns from the crown. Above all, avoid stagnant winter moisture.
06Is it safe for pets?
Reliable species-specific evidence is limited. Discourage chewing and seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.
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