It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Sedum 'Purple Emperor' is such a plant. Zones: 3-7. Also, Purple Emperor emerges lighter colored and deepens in color as it grows. Out of stock. This can be avoided by providing full sun conditions and planting in soils that are not too moist or rich. Kauniit punaiset kukat puhkeavat elo-syyskuussa. Komeamaksaruoho 'Purple Emperor' on tanakka ja melko kookas maksaruoholajike. The domed heads of flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, and are intoxicatingly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. An award-winning Sedum variety. Probably the best dark foliage sedum, maybe simply the best. Sedum “Frosty Morn”: This is another upright grower. Small area ground cover. Purple Emperor Sedum is one of the very best red sedum, and planted at the back of smaller selections it forms a lovely dark backdrop. Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’ Dusty red flowers to 45cm and purple foliage. It has balance and poise, with dusky stems topped by branching heads of neat buds that open to deeppink stars in … service@bluestoneperennials.com. Masses of tiny, star-like, dusky pinkish-purple flowers bloom in large flattened heads (cymes to 3-6” across) atop stems clad with dark purple, fleshy, succulent leaves. Plants slowly spread over time. Long mid-summer to early fall bloom. Star-shaped flowers are usually in clusters or sprays that often change color throughout their bloom time. Foliage is effective throughout the growing season. 'Purple Emperor' lets you create a great cut bouquet with its flat-topped flower heads, and … Bushy compact dark almost black upright finely drawn plant with red flowers Jul-Sep, 30cm. Sedum Purple Emperor has dusty pink flowers that turn to bronze over mounds of rich, purple-black leaves. Product is Out of Stock see more; Family Crassulaceae Genus Hylotelephium are succulent perennials with heads of small star-shaped flowers in summer to autumn. Purple Emperor is one of the best of the purple leaved sedums. Stonecrop, Sedum 'Purple Emperor' These seeds are from our 'Purple Emperor' sedum, and beautiful clumping sedum for the front of garden beds. Add to Buy Later. No need to deadhead during the growing season. Dramatic, deep bronze-purple succulent leaves topped with red-purple flower-heads from August to October. Full Sun. Zones 3-7. Credit: Andy Lyons Sedum acre Sedum acre is an evergreen that grows 2 to 3 inches tall and has dark green foliage with yellow flowers in summer. Plant Details Upright Sedum. Watch for slugs and snails. Email me when this plant is available. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees. Plants grown in overly rich soils or in too much shade will produce weak, floppy growth. Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Air Pollution. A striking combination of foliage and bloom - excellent for cut arrangements. Top rated by Chicago Botanic Garden. A fantastic newer selection, 'Purple Emperor' came from England and offers very dark purple foliage crowned by clusters of pink flowers in summer. Award-winning Sedum 'Purple Emperor' is a stout, bushy succulent that offers a long season of striking color, its plump, fleshy leaves appearing from spring to fall in shades of glossy deep purple. Add to Buy Later. It is hardy in zones 3-7. Sedum “Purple Emperor”: This variety, imported from England, is also a taller-growing sedum. Sedum are grown for their distinctive fleshy foliage. The stems are topped with pinkish purple blooms during the summer. 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