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Plant Identification

BeeMan1.BeeMan1. Posts: 2
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Hi,

I'm not sure what plant this is, do you know?

I bought it from a garden centre not long ago, it should be good for bees

Thanks

Rory

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    one of the Sedums, hard to say which one at this stage and angle of shot


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    They like full sun, the bit that's in the shade will grow leggy and pale and look different, so pull it forward a bit :)
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384
    Now renamed as Hylotelephiums, or is that some sort of gadget? :D


    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Might be S. Autumn Joy - as it's the most common one you'll get at a GC.   :)

    Bob - ridiculous isn't it? It'll continue to be Sedum in this house anyway  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BeeMan1.BeeMan1. Posts: 2
    Hi guys, it's now starting to flower and I think you are right it is Sedum Autumn Joy, looks ok. I think I might plant it in the ground. 

    Do you know anything about the Strawberry Tree Arbutus Unedo and whether it would be suited to a small garden, I have tried reading about it but the RHS site isn't working and information on other websites are contradicting. It's supposed to be good for birds and bees.

    Thanks 

    Rory
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    These trees are suitable for small gardens, but beware they can cast heavy shade due to their shape. However, they can be controlled and pruned to the way you want them to grow.

     They prefer neutral to acidic soils, so if you have quite alkaline soils, perhaps give it a miss. Not sure about birds and bees, I grow one and seldom see both I'm afraid. 
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