How big does October daphne grow?

About 20 cm × 45 cm after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 15–25 cm × 30–45 cm.

What soil does October daphne grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy.

Is October daphne hardy?

Hardy down to -29 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does October daphne flower?

Flowering: September–October, pink.

How much water does October daphne need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

October daphne

Sedum sieboldii

October daphne (Sedum sieboldii) is a ground cover plant that reaches 20 cm × 45 cm after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about €3.60.

Illustration of October daphne — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A low succulent perennial: stems arch out from one point like spokes, carrying round, blue-grey, pink-edged leaves in threes, and pink starry flowers open at the stem tips in late September and October, when the foliage also flushes pink and orange. It looks good in pots, stone troughs, on top of a retaining wall and in the rock garden, where the shoots can hang down. Give it sun and lean, very free-draining soil and it needs hardly any watering; it dies back for winter and resprouts from the crown in spring.

Watch out for

In wet, heavy soil, especially in winter, the crown and roots rot: plant it only where drainage is good or in a container filled with gritty compost, and do not overwater. In shade it stretches and falls open. Slugs and snails eat the young shoots, and aphids and mealybugs also turn up. It flowers late, so in a cool autumn with early frost the display can fail or be brief; in a pot the root ball can freeze through, so protect the container in a dry winter without snow.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Low
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 20 cm × 45 cm
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D September–October, pink

Group	Ground cover
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	20 cm × 45 cm
Ultimate size	15–25 cm × 30–45 cm
Hardiness	down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	September–October, pink
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	30 cm
For dogs	Non-toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Non-toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €3.60

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €3.60

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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