Flower

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'

Succulent plates that turn from pink to brick — September pollinator buffet.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Seeds unsuitable; Sedum 'Autumn Joy' propagates from cuttings or established plants, not seed.

Crocus

Stocks hardy sedum varieties in suitable pot sizes for London's cool, wet climate.

Amazon UK

Offers spades and forks useful for improving drainage in heavy London clay soils.