Sedum 'Marchants Best Red'
stonecrop 'Marchants Best Red'
An erect, clump-forming deciduous perennial to 60cm high. Leaves are yellow-green, strongly flushed with red, glossy, the colour deepening in sunlight. The strong stems are dark red. Inflorescences are neat and tightly structured, with grey-green buds, flowers a strong reddish pink. Stems and flower heads are weather resistant, remaining interesting into winter when the heads are dark reddish brown on grey-brown stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Pink | Green Red | |
| Autumn | Red | Pink | Green Red | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Hylotelephium are succulent perennials with heads of small star-shaped flowers in summer to autumn. They are sometimes included within the genus Sedum
- Name status
Not established
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot
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