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SEDUM spectabile
Commonly known as Ice plant
Lilac-pink
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Deciduous - opposite or whorled, ovate to elliptic, slightly scalloped, toothed grey-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - lilac pink
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Height - 45cm (18in)
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Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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. - clump-forming perennial with upright, unbranched green stems. Produces flowers to 1cm (½in) across in dense, flat cymes to 15cm (6in) across.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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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 - - syn. Hylotelephium spectabile. Attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies.
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, vine weevils, crown and root rots
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Place of origin - China, Korea
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Flower Shape - Star-shaped -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
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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
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Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
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2 options from £32.00

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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

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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.
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