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sedum telephium purple emperor

Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' is a particularly stylish Sedum, with succulent burgundy-black foliage that adds a touch of drama to the front of borders

Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' is an RHS AGM variety that produces burgundy-blakc foliage, bringing intense colour to borders and beds. Late summer sees ruby-red blooms emerge, continuing into autumn, attracting bees and pollinators along the way. Ideal succulent for hot and sunny borders, or exotic gardens where Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' will fit right in and thrive. Height and spread: 45cm (18).

This is a really classy plant and a great choice for a contemporary planting scheme. Throughout summer, Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' has fleshy burgundy-coloured leaves which form a neat, sculptural mound and are a feature in themselves. In late summer, flowers of ruby-red add to the impact. Borne on dark red stems, each bloom is a wide, flat mass of small starry flowers, much loved by butterflies. It thrives in a sunny spot and is tolerant of drought. It has the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' is an RHS AGM variety that produces burgundy-blakc foliage, bringing intense colour to borders and beds. Late summer sees ruby-red blooms emerge, continuing into autumn, attracting bees and pollinators along the way. Ideal succulent for hot and sunny borders, or exotic gardens where Sedum telephium 'Purple Emperor' will fit right in and thrive. Height and spread: 45cm (18).