Sedum 'José Aubergine'
"Ice plant"
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Description
Your summer flowers will really pop when they’re next to this dark delight, Sedum 'José Aubergine'. Of course, those fleshy aubergine-coloured leaves coupled with rosy-pink blooms in late summer is a beautiful sight in its own right, but with colour interest provided by its foliage from the beginning to the end of summer, it also works so perfectly as a plant to pair and contrast with others. Sun-loving, drought-tolerant Sedum 'José Aubergine' syn. Hylotelephium 'José Aubergine' combines well with plants which enjoy the same conditions, such as Salvia, hardy geraniums and Iris. Just watch as neighbouring summer flowers come and go around this sedum and enjoy how this dark backdrop brings out their vibrancy!
Known for being low maintenance, unfussy, resilient and easy to grow, ice plants like this are always well worth their space in a sunny border. Once settled in, this succulent plant barely ever requires watering and the strong stems are typically self-supporting. Sedum 'José Aubergine' is a pollinator-magnet so if you’re gardening with the hope of helping the bees and butterflies, this perennial will definitely draw them in with its generous platters of nectar-rich blooms.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Sedum 'José Aubergine' syn.
Hylotelephium 'José Aubergine' -
Flower colour
Purple, Red
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Purple, bronze
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Dry
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Sedum 'José Aubergine' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Ice plant" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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