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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Succulent - usually succulent.
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Full sun - vigorous species tolerate light shade
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
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May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - larger herbaceous species should be diveded every 3 or 4 years to improve flowering
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails,vine weevils, crown and root rots
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Place of origin - mainly in mountains of northern hemisphere
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil -
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of SEDUM


SEDUM 'Purple Emperor' >
Commonly known as: Orpine.
Bushy compact plant with red flowers and dark, almost black foliage. A most impressive new introduction


SEDUM 'Red Cauli' >
Commonly known as: Stonecrop.
(syn. Hylotelephium ‘Red Cauli’). Dark red stems and bright pink flowers ageing to dark red


SEDUM spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' >
Commonly known as: Stonecrop.
Silver grey succulent leaves and yellow flowers
Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
The Harrod short circular plant supports available in rust or matt black are ideal for herbs, campanulas, agapanthus, shrub roses, hollyhocks and foxgloves and are made to last.
2 options from £32.00

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
8 options from £17.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

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™.
Only £7.50