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    SEDUM
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    SEDUM

    Commonly known as Stonecrop

    Genus of about 485 species of usually succulent annuals and evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous biennials, perennials, subshrubs and shrubs. Widely distributed, they are found mostly in mountains in the northern hemisphere but some in arid regions of South America. Now celebrated (or not) by their new name Hylotelephium.

    Stonecrops are very variable and most have fleshy leaves and star-shaped flowers.

    Some species are valuable wildlife plants attracting butterflies, bees and other insects.

    There are 6 species regarded as UK natives including S. telephium (orpine), S. acre, common throughout Britain and S. anglicum (English stonecrop) from rocks, dunes and shingle western coasts of England, Scotland and Ireland.

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    • Good to know
      Larger herbaceous species should be diveded every 3 or 4 years to improve flowering
    • Place of origin
      Mainly in mountains of northern hemisphere
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Alpine or rock plant
      These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Succulent
      Usually succulent.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Varieties
    SEDUM 'Frosty Morn'
    Pinkish white flowers with variegated leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    SEDUM 'Matrona'
    Orpine
    Dark foliage with light pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    SEDUM 'Purple Emperor'
    Bushy compact plant with red flowers and dark, almost black foliage. A most impressive new introduction
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    SEDUM 'Red Cauli'
    (syn. Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli'). Dark red stems and bright pink flowers ageing to dark red
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    SEDUM spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'
    Silver grey succulent leaves and yellow flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.00
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    SEDUM spectabile
    Ice plant
    Lilac-pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    SEDUM spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
    Ice plant
    Deep pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    SEDUM spectabile 'Brilliant'
    Ice plant
    Dark lilac-pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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