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Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

Ice plant

£14.99
£14.99

3 litre pot

Bringing bold pink blooms and valuable late-season colour, this classic sedum is a stalwart of sunny borders.
  • Long-lasting flowerheads
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Low maintenance

Order now for delivery late March

  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy in the UK, tolerating temperatures well below freezing.

  • Flowers

    August - October

  • Soil type

    Loam, sandy, chalk

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  • Why we like this plant

    Perfect for extending colour into late summer and autumn, this dependable perennial adds structure and warmth to borders when many earlier performers are finishing. Its sturdy stems rarely need staking, and its nectar-rich blooms bring welcome wildlife activity to the garden.

  • About this plant

    A bold and reliable late-summer perennial with fleshy foliage and large, flat heads of vivid rosy-pink flowers. Loved by pollinators and gardeners alike, it provides structure and colour just as many other plants begin to fade.

  • Key features

    • Large, flat clusters of bright pink flowers
    • Succulent grey-green foliage
    • Excellent late summer and autumn interest
    • Attractive to bees and butterflies
    • Strong, upright stems

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 45–60cm | Spread: 45–60cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Clump-forming upright perennial

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained, tolerates dry conditions

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Mid-border, gravel garden, wildlife border

Planting guide

Plant in spring or early autumn in well-drained soil. Choose a sunny position for best flowering and compact growth. Avoid overly rich soil, which can encourage floppy stems. Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells.

Care tips

Divide every three to four years in spring to maintain vigour. Avoid heavy feeding. Cut back old stems before new shoots emerge.

Winter care

Leave the flowerheads standing through winter to provide architectural interest and wildlife value, then cut back to ground level in early spring before new growth appears. Ensure soil remains well-drained to prevent root rot in cold, wet conditions.