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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
Further Reading....
  • 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

SEDUM 'Purple Emperor'

 
  • 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
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Sedum - Growing Guide
45cm (18in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
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