Variegated October Daphne

Variegated October Daphne (Sedum sieboldii ‘Variegata’)

• Other Known Names: Sedum sieboldii ‘Variegata’, Variegated Siebold’s Stonecrop
• Genus: Sedum
• Species: sieboldii

Aesthetic Description

Variegated October Daphne is a round-leafed dream with a pastel palette. Its fleshy, coin-shaped leaves are spaced evenly along arching pink stems, each one brushed with mint, cream, and a pink blush at the edges. In autumn, the pink deepens and soft starry flowers appear in soft rose clusters at the stem tips. Whether planted in a hanging pot or curving through a rock garden, it brings graceful structure and charming whimsy.

Scientific Description

Sedum sieboldii ‘Variegata’ is a cultivar of the species native to Japan, in the Crassulaceae family. This trailing succulent forms loose, arching mounds with opposite, rounded leaves. The variegated form has pale green centers with creamy margins and pink tints, especially in cooler months. It blooms in autumn with small, pink, star-shaped flowers.

General Botanical Information

A seasonal favorite, often included in autumn-themed plantings or as a contrast in hanging baskets. It’s cold-hardy for a succulent, and prefers cool temps to develop its strongest coloring. Easy to propagate via cuttings or leaves, and ideal for shallow bowls or stone-bordered garden beds.

Care Description

• Light: Full sun to bright filtered light

• Watering: Moderate; reduce in winter

• Soil: Sandy, fast-draining mix

• Feeding: Light monthly feeding in warm months

• Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when pot is rootbound