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Sedum spurium 'Purpureum' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Sedum spurium 'Purpureum'

Sedum spurium 'Purpureum'

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Sedum
Family: Crassulaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 10cm tall, with very dark red leaves held on spreading, rooting stems. Star-shaped, pink flowers are produced in rounded clusters in late summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun

Pruning

Trim back after flowering to maintain shape

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years