Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’
$17.99
Hylotelephium spectabile (Brilliant Group) Brilliant brings flat heads of bright pink flowers to sunny borders in late summer, drawing bees and butterflies in well-drained soil.
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Description
Broad, flat clusters of bright pink flowers make Hylotelephium spectabile (Brilliant Group) Brilliant a clear late-season feature for sunny borders. The small star-shaped flowers gather in dense heads above sturdy, gray-green foliage and draw bees and butterflies from late summer into fall. Older flower heads deepen toward red-brown and may be left standing for winter color.
This clump-forming perennial grows best in full sun and well-drained neutral or alkaline soil. It suits flowering borders, gravel gardens, wildlife plantings, and outdoor containers. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions, but rich or wet ground can weaken the stems and encourage root rot.
All parts contain toxic compounds and should not be eaten. Place the plant where people will not mistake it for food.
Additional information
| Height | 40 cm – 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 45 cm – 60 cm |
| Flowering months | August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Sedum Brilliant, Sedum spectabile 'Brillant', Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant', Sedum spectabile (Brilliant Group) Brilliant, Sedum spectabile Brillant, Sedum spectabile Brilliant |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring, or take softwood cuttings from nonflowering shoots in early summer. |
| Pests | Watch for slugs, snails, and vine weevils. |
| Diseases | Root rot may occur where drainage is poor. |
| Pruning | Cut back old flowered stems after blooming to maintain shape, or leave the seed heads through winter and remove the old stems in early spring. |
| Hazardous information | All parts contain toxic compounds and should not be eaten; place the plant where people will not mistake it for food. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Water at the base only during prolonged dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun on a south-facing site. |
| Color flower autumn | Red, Brown, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Color flower winter | Brown |
| Aspect | South |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Butterfly-Friendly, Cutting Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Stonecrop |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23087981, ZSEDSPB0001G |
| Usps | Flat pink flower heads crown sturdy stems from late summer into fall., Nectar-rich blooms feed bees and butterflies late in the season. |