Plant of the month

September
Sedum

Sedums are easy to grow and undemanding plants and with their succulent leaves grow well in drought conditions.
Plant in well drained soil in a sunny position.
Most Sedums are evergreen and best planted en masse to achieve rolling mounds of colour that will give weeks of pleasure from the end of Summer and in to the Autumn.
The nectar rich flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and insects and especially hoverflies.
Look out for Brilliant variety with it’s bright pink flowers and grey green leaves, or Purple Emperor with red purple flowers and deep bronze/purple leaves.
Prices start from £7.99.