Sedum 'Back in Black'
Stonecrop
- Perennial
- 30-50 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Red to purple foliage
- Notable autumn colour
Dark to almost black leaves and stems with deep red flowers, perfect for colorful contrasts in sunny gardens and pots.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | crimson |
| Leaf colour | purplish brown |
| Growth habit | wide |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average, winter dry |
| Soil | highly permeable, pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Sedum 'Back in Black' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Sedum |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Vetkruid EN: Stonecrop FR: Orpin DE: Fetthenne |
| Synonyms | Hylotelephium 'Back in Black' |
| Breeder | Walters Gardens, Inc - 2021 |
| collection | ROCK 'N GROW® collection |
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