Description
Sedum telephium ‘Double Martini’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial with succulent, blue-green foliage that turns reddish-bronze in autumn. In late summer and early fall, the plant is topped with masses of large, double, ruby-red flower heads that resemble little pom-poms, providing a bold pop of color in the garden. This hardy and low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil, making it a great addition to rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is also attractive to bees and butterflies.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Ice plant
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Sedum telephium ‘Double Martini’ can grow to a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.7m.
- Did You Know That:Sedums are popular with pollinators, especially bees and butterflies?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Sedum telephium ‘Double Martini’ prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Sedum telephium ‘Double Martini’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Sedum telephium ‘Double Martini’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Sedum telephium ‘Double Martini’ can have problems with slugs and snails, and it tends not to have problems with diseases.