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SEDUM 'Matrona'

Commonly known as Orpine

Dark foliage with light pink flowers

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £11.50 each, 3+ £9.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Deciduous - leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - light pink
Height - 45cm (18in)
Spread - 45cm (18in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with erect, unbranched stems. Produces dense axillary and terminal flower clusters to 12cm (5in) across.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Good to know - - Orpine. syn. Hylotelephium erythrostictum, S. telephium. Butterfly, bee and hoverfly plant
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, vine weevils, crown and root rots
Place of origin - Europe, Russia (Siberia), China, Japan
Flower Shape - Star-shaped -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Neutral to alkaline soil -
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant