Sedum 'Angelina'

Sedum rupestre 'Angelina': Chartreuse Carpet, Year-Round Glow

Brilliantly coloured and remarkably tough, Sedum 'Angelina' forms a low, spreading mat of needle-like foliage in vivid chartreuse to golden yellow. This evergreen stonecrop offers stunning colour contrast in the garden and adds a bright, modern texture to dry, sunny spaces. In cooler weather, the foliage often takes on orange or red tones, extending its visual interest into fall and winter. Tiny yellow flowers appear in early summer, but the main attraction is the foliage itself—vigorous, adaptable, and full of garden utility.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 10–15 cm
• Spread: 30–45 cm
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Early summer
• Foliage: Needle-like, bright chartreuse to golden yellow, with orange tones in fall
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils

Uses and Benefits: Perfect for edging, green roofs, gravel gardens, and containers, 'Angelina' is a drought-tolerant groundcover that excels in tough conditions. It spreads quickly but stays low and controlled, creating a vibrant carpet that suppresses weeds and spills attractively over walls or borders. Its evergreen foliage provides all-season interest and brightens up even the leanest planting sites.

Companion Plants: Pair Sedum 'Angelina' with the upright indigo spires of Salvia 'Caradonna', the fine-textured, blue-green blades of Schizachyrium scoparium, and the soft, sky-blue fall blooms of Aster 'October Skies' for a dynamic combination that glows with contrast, texture, and multi-season beauty.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun and sharply drained soil. Once established, 'Angelina' requires little to no supplemental water. Trim back in spring to maintain shape or rejuvenate older growth. Easily propagated by cuttings if spreading is desired. Avoid heavy soils or excessive moisture.

History: A cultivar of Sedum rupestre, native to Europe, 'Angelina' was selected for its intense foliage colour and year-round performance. Its popularity has soared in recent years as a go-to plant for modern xeriscaping and low-maintenance design.

Final Thoughts: Bold, bright, and beautifully adaptable, Sedum 'Angelina' is the perfect accent for sunny gardens—providing colour when flowers fade and contrast when it’s most needed.