Four great varieties Clumper

Clumper

A bit of a creeping clumper, really, S. kamtschaticum can be relied on to cover ground but clump up admirably to 10-20cm high at the front of borders or rockeries. A great weed suppressant to buy in bulk from www.jparkers.co.uk.

Creeper

S. cauticola forms evergreen mats of blue foliage in a sunny spot, which comes into the spotlight in late summer for its contrasting pink flowers, lasting through autumn. A late-season snack for bees and hoverflies! Available from www.borderalpines.co.uk.

Sedum ‘Brilliant’ has succulent vivid green stems up to about 50cm, with cerise-pink flower bursts right up to October. Pop it in full sun, and why not try it as a cut flower? A wonderful, unusual late-season vase display. From www. jacksonsnurseries.co.uk.

Creeper

Sedum ‘Angelina’ is a widely available creeper for borders, path edges and rockeries, in spectacular bronze-limeyellow through the year, before turning reddish in autumn above yellow flowers. Available from www. plantsforsmallgardens.co.uk.