Stonecrop (syn. Sedum Autumn Joy)

Succulent, lettuce-green leaves, topped with sal

Succulent, lettuce-green leaves, topped with salmon-pink flower-heads in summer, maturing to pinkish-bronze then coppery-red in autumn. This versatile perennial is a perfect filler plant for a sunny, well-drained spot. A valuable late source of nectar for butterflies and bees, the dried flowerheads provide structure and colour in the winter garden.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: August to SeptemberFlower colour: salmon-pink to coppery-redOther features: attractive to butterflies and bees; previously known as Sedum `Autumn Joy`Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Cut back the faded flowerheads in February or March and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. To maximise flowering and to prevent the plant from developing an empty centre lift and divide congested colonies every three or four years

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