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Sedum telephium in varieties
Sedum telephium in varieties, commonly known as stonecrop, is a drought-tolerant perennial forming fleshy, succulent foliage topped with dense flower heads. It provides late-season colour and is very attractive to pollinators.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Around 40–60 cm tall with a spread of 40–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use a gritty, free-draining compost suited to drought-tolerant plants.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Sedum telephium in varieties is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Position | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (below −20°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- drought-tolerant
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
- Foliage
- deciduous
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