Sedum 'Herbstfreude'(Autumn Joy) - C3.5

Description
The Orpine 'Herbstfreude' (Sedum telephium) is a bushy, upright perennial that forms dark pink flowers arranged in umbels from September to October. Its thick, fleshy leaves are light green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Orpine 'Herbstfreude' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sedum 'Herbstfreude', Sedum 'Autumn Joy', Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Orpine 'Herbstfreude' are light green, thick-fleshed.

Frost hardiness
The Orpine 'Herbstfreude' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
Sedum telephium 'Herbstfreude' forms dark pink flowers arranged in umbels from September.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, grave, roof garden, rose garden, steppe garden