Sedum Carl
Plant Details
Green blue fleshy foliage, with intense magenta purple flowers from late Summer
Month Available: August
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Pink
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Summer, Autumn
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Late summer interest
Height / Spread: 25cm x 50cm (10in x 20in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
I always leave the flower heads on after flowering as they offer such lovely interest in the garden with the winter frosts
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Slugs, snails, vine weevil
Plant Care: Divide into clumps every three to four years to improve flowering
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: A great late Summer show and wonderful in Autumn. A good garden plant, compact and attractive to bees and butterflies. Flower heads look architectural,once colour has gone, if left throughout the winter
History: A form of Sedum spectabile, which is native to China, Korea and Japan. It has been cultivated in the UK since 1596 originally for its healing properties
EU Rights: N/A