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SEDUM 'Purple Emperor'

Commonly known as Orpine

Bushy compact plant with red flowers and dark, almost black foliage. A most impressive new introduction

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Available late spring to early summer 2020 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

individually £11.50 each, 3+ £9.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2020

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Deciduous - leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
Brown or black
Red
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 clusters to 12cm (5in) across of small flowers to 1cm (½in) 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 - garden origin. G. Gough,Sussex, UK.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept
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