Purple Emperor Stonecrop

Hylotelephium telephium 'Purple Emperor' is an outstanding ornamental succulent suited for mixed borders and containers in UK gardens. This striking cultivar boasts deep purple, fleshy leaves and stems, providing fantastic colour and architectural interest from spring through to autumn. In late summer and early autumn, it produces umbrella-like clusters of star-shaped, deep pink to reddish-purple flowers, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. 'Purple Emperor' is extremely hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It offers long-lasting appeal and requires minimal maintenance.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained chalk, loam or sand.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.

Flowering: Aug, Sep, Oct.