Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Purple Emperor'
Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Purple Emperor' is a striking herbaceous perennial grown for its dramatic deep bronze-purple succulent foliage and large clusters of rich red-purple flowers from late summer into autumn. In certain light conditions, the foliage can appear almost black, creating superb contrast in sunny planting schemes.
Perfect for the front of borders, gravel gardens, and large patio containers, this award-winning variety is highly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flower heads can be left standing through winter for additional structure and seasonal interest before cutting back in early spring.
- Deep bronze-purple foliage with near-black tones
- Rich red-purple flower heads from August - October
- Excellent for pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Ideal for sunny borders and patio containers
- Drought tolerant once established
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
- Height 45cm - Spread 45cm
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EAN code5056583131698
- Pot Size1L (13cm)
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees, Attractive to Butterflies & Moths
- Flower ColourPurple, Red
- Flowering MonthJuly, August, September, October
- Foliage ColourPurple
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Gravel Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H7 colder than -20ºC. Very hardy
- Height45cm
- Spread45cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- pHAlkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Garden Edging, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesLong Flowering, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun
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