Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Sedum 'Yellow Xenox' is a beautiful Sedum, with upright stems in attractive dark red shades. A mound-forming plant, it has fleshy, glossy, maroon leaves. In summer, these leaves are accompanied by clusters of dusky pink buds, which open to numerous star-shaped, creamy yellow flowers. As the flowers mature, they develop a colour more akin to ochre. The blooms continue to provide colour until mid-, and even late autumn, depending on the weather.
The heads may be left on the plants for winter interest or, if you enjoy flower arranging, you may cut the flowers (either when in full colour, or when dried at the end of the season), for indoor interest.
Sedum 'Yellow Xenox' is known to be low-maintenance, and is perfect for the front of a border in full sun or part-shade. It makes a good subject for a patio pot, too. The only word of caution is that Hylotelephium telephium 'Yellow Xenox'ᴾᴮᴿ (and in fact all sedums) dislikes over-wet soil. But if you have a normal soil with good drainage, you will love the addition of this plant to your garden—and it’s a great choice for attracting bees and butterflies, too.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Hylotelephium telephium 'Yellow Xenox'
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Purple, bronze
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Dry
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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