Sedum spatula 'Purpureum' 1L

Sedum spatula 'Purpureum' – Compact Succulent with a Unique Colour

Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum' is a unique, low variety of sedum that is distinguished by silvery-purple leaves with a fleshy structure. It forms dense, compact rosettes that contrast beautifully with the bright yellow flowers that appear in summer. This extremely hardy evergreen plant is an excellent choice for rock gardens, walls, border borders and container cultivation.

Main features of Sedum spatula 'Purpureum'

Flowers

• Colour: Intense yellow, contrasting with purple leaves.
• Shape: Small, star-shaped flowers gathered in loose umbels.
• Flowering period: June–July, adding an energetic color to garden compositions.
• Decorativeness: The flowers attract pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.

List

• Colour: Silvery-purple, with a more intense shade of purple in full sun.
• Shape: Small, spatulate, fleshy, arranged in dense rosettes.
• Decorativeness: The leaves are ornamental all year round, especially attractive in winter when their purple hue deepens.

Cut

• Form: A low, spreading rug rosettes.
• Height: It reaches 5–10 cm, and the inflorescences can grow up to 15 cm.
• Width: It grows 20–30 cm, forming compact clumps.

Cultivation requirements of sedum spatula 'Purpureum'

Location and soil

• Position: Full sun – intensifies the color of the leaves and promotes flowering.
• Soil: Permeable, dry or moderately moist, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It is ideal for sandy and stony soils.
• Humidity: It tolerates drought well, but on hot days it is worth providing moderate watering.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Minimal – tolerates periodic dryness well, avoid excessive watering.
• Fertilization: In the spring, you can apply fertilizer for succulents, but it is not necessary.

Care

• Trimming: It does not require regular pruning – you can remove faded inflorescences and dry leaves.
• Reproduction: The easiest way is to divide clumps or leaf cuttings in summer.
• Wintering: The plant is fully frost resistant (zone 4–9), does not require winter cover.

Application of Sedum spatula 'Purpureum'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Rock beds: It fits perfectly with other low perennials and succulents, such as swarm, thyme or dotted carnation.
• Colorful accent: The purple leaves contrast the green plants and add elegance to the beds.

Ground cover

• It grows horizontally to create attractive, compact carpets, perfect for dry slopes, walls and other difficult places.

Bed and path edging

• Perfect for planting the edges of flower beds, paths and rockeries, where its compact habit beautifully emphasizes the layout of the garden.

Pots and containers

• It works great in potted compositions, especially in combinations with other succulents.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes