Orpine

Succulent, purple-flushed leaves, topped with wi

Succulent, purple-flushed leaves, topped with wide, flat heads of pale rose-pink, star-shaped flowers in summer. This purple-leaved form of orpine looks great planted in bold drifts in the middle of a sunny, well-drained border. One of our recommended plants, the beetroot-stained stems contrast beautifully with the silky, flower-heads of Stipa tenuissima.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: August to November Flower colour: pale rose-pinkOther features: attractive to butterflies and bees; the dried flower-heads provide colour and structure in the winter gardenHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut back the faded flower-heads in February or March and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. To maximise flowering and to prevent the plant from developing an empty centre lift and divide congested colonie

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