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Sedum sieboldii variegatum Unknown
Sedum sieboldii - Sweet ex Hooker 1863.
Hylotelephium sieboldii (common name Misebaya).
Location of the type (non variegated)
S. sieboldii - Shikoku island, Japan.
This plant is an enchanting, deciduous, variegated form with leaf variations
of cream blotches on a grey green background. The leaf colours are much
enhanced when grown outside.
In the Autumn the intense pink flowers appear, then the leaves turn
scarlet then copper orange before dropping off for the winter rest.
Indoors
tiny rosettes form very quickly, ready for new spring growth. At this
stage it is recommenced cutting off the dried stems close to the buds
as soon as possible. Later as spring approaches and active growth starts,
it is more difficult.
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CULTIVATION: In southern UK it is possible to grow the plants outdoors,
but it is advisable to plant in hanging pots well away from slugs and
snails. In a glasshouse there are less problems, provided they are in
good light. Composts should be a well drained one, with a high potash
content compost. Inside or out, winter 'dry'
at -3ºC min.
Re pot every 2/3 years using a high potash compost with slow release
fertiliser added.
When new growth starts it is essential to weed out the plain green shoots,
otherwise these will eventually take over as type plants.
PROPAGATION: is easy from offsets or stem cuttings in Spring /early
summer, but the leaves alone I have not been successful with.
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