{"product_id":"sedum-spath-purpureum-9cm","title":"Sedum spath. 'Purpureum' \/ 9CM","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSedum spathulifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpureum'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9cm potted alpine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive purple-grey succulent foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright yellow star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen, low-growing ground cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for rockeries, gravel gardens and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSedum spathulifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpureum' is a compact evergreen alpine grown for its attractive rosettes of fleshy purple-grey foliage that provide colour and texture throughout the year. In late spring and early summer, clusters of bright yellow star-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, creating a striking contrast and adding seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts spreading, mat-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for rockeries, alpine troughs, gravel gardens and the edges of sunny borders. The succulent leaves help the plant cope well with dry conditions once established, making it a dependable choice for low-maintenance planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive purple-grey foliage provides year-round colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheerful yellow flowers brighten the garden in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for dry, sunny locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact habit is perfect for rockeries and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow with very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSedum spathulifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpureum'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStonecrop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen succulent alpine perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded purple-grey succulent leaves arranged in compact rosettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring to early summer (typically May–June)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright yellow star-shaped flowers in clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-growing, spreading, mat-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor to moderately fertile, free-draining soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10–15cm in flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30–45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully hardy in Irish gardens when grown in well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, open position where it receives plenty of direct sunlight. It performs best in rockeries, gravel gardens, alpine troughs and raised beds with excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once established, this succulent is highly drought tolerant and only requires watering during prolonged dry periods. Avoid excessive watering, particularly in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in sharply drained soil. Sandy, gritty or gravelly soils are ideal, and adding horticultural grit to heavier soils will improve drainage and help prevent winter wet around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hardy throughout Ireland provided drainage is excellent. Prolonged winter waterlogging is more damaging than cold temperatures, so avoid planting in poorly drained sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove faded flower stems once blooming has finished to keep the plant tidy. Divide or replant spreading clumps every few years if required to maintain vigour or extend planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockeries and alpine gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravel and Mediterranean-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen roofs and dry banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpine troughs and patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront of sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purple colouring of the foliage is often most intense in full sun and during cooler weather. As an evergreen succulent, the attractive rosettes continue to provide interest throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical identity: \u003cem\u003eSedum spathulifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpureum'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 9cm nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright summer flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Schram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54710744875341,"sku":"5390907175372","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/sedum-spath-purpureum-9cm","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}