Sedum sed. Chocolate Cherry

Sedum sed. Chocolate Cherry

Why Buy Me?

• Dark, glossy foliage
• Late summer to autumn flowering
• Easy to grow in most conditions

Growing Conditions

Light:
Prefers full sun for best foliage colour and flowering. Can tolerate light shade, but foliage colour may fade and flowering reduce.

Soil:
Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile to poor soil. Prefers sandy or gravelly soil types. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils which can cause root rot.

Exposure:
Grows well in both sheltered and exposed locations. Hardy in milder parts of the UK, but may need protection in colder areas.

Drought Tolerance:
Highly drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for dry, sunny borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Best planted in spring or early autumn to allow good root establishment.

Spacing:
Space plants approximately 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart. Mature height typically reaches 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) with a similar spread.

Watering & Fertilisation:
Water moderately during establishment. Once established, water only during prolonged dry spells. Fertilisation rarely needed; a light mulch or compost in spring is sufficient.

Mulching & Pruning:
Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds if desired. Remove any dead or damaged growth in early spring to encourage fresh foliage.

Propagation:
Easily propagated by division or stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
Attractive fleshy leaves emerge with dark chocolate-purple to deep burgundy tones.

Summer:
Small, star-shaped pale pink to whitish flowers appear in clusters above the foliage from midsummer.

Autumn:
Foliage maintains rich dark tones, often intensifying with cooler weather. Flowers may persist into early autumn.

Winter:
Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild areas; foliage may bronze or fade in colder climates but generally remains attractive.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Attractive to bees and other pollinators during flowering. Provides shelter for beneficial insects.

Garden Use:
Ideal for sunny rock gardens, alpine troughs, containers, and low-maintenance borders. Its striking dark foliage contrasts well with lighter or more vivid plants.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with:

• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

• Artemisia

• Lavandula

• Heuchera

• Ornamental grasses (e.g., Festuca glauca)

Creates interesting texture and colour contrasts in mixed plantings.

Transform your home and garden with the Sedum sed. Chocolate Cherry, a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendation.