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Flowering from late summer into early autumn, this compact \u003cem\u003eHylotelephium\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in poor, well-drained soil in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superb choice for rock gardens, troughs, and the very front of a sunny border, 'Lidakense' forms a dense, spreading mat of flowers and foliage that edges a path beautifully and helps suppress weeds. Tough, hardy, and drought-tolerant once established — and a reliable draw for late-season pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight × Spread: 15cm × 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922088685910,"sku":"106030","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hylotelephium-red-cauli","title":"Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli'","description":"\u003cp\u003eClusters of cherry red, star-like flowers are carried on fleshy dark red stems, with dusky purple-green leathery leaves. 'Red Cauli' boasts flowers which are a sensational crimson red. Bees and butterflies love it. Avoid cutting it back in late autumn as the seed heads last upright through winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact, clumping perennial is a very good candidate for a gravel garden, where its combination of colour and silhouette will be highlighted to perfection. It also looks great planted in containers, or at the very front of a sunny border. If it flops in your soil, cut it back by half in late May to promote stronger stems. It grows best in fairly fertile, free draining soil in a position enjoying full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 25cm x 25cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53032969863510,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Hylotelephium_RedCauli.jpg?v=1775313447"},{"product_id":"hylotelephium-carl","title":"Hylotelephium 'Carl'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHylotelephium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Carl’ is a superb late-season perennial bearing gently domed heads of vivid pink, star-like flowers on sturdy stems above fleshy, grey-green foliage. Prolific and reliable, its nectar-rich blooms are much beloved by bees and butterflies from late summer through into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts intense colour packs a real punch when planted in groups at the front of a sunny border, or in containers around a seating area. Very versatile, its preference for dry, reasonably fertile soil makes it an excellent choice for a gravel garden or areas subject to occasional drought. If plants tend to flop, cut stems back by half in late May for a sturdier habit. 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The display evolves continuously from late summer through to winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nectar-rich flowers, produced from August to October, are particularly attractive to bees. Even after fading to dark brown, the seedheads look beautiful highlighted by frost. 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In late summer, dense clusters of tiny white flowers open from greenish-white buds, gradually opening fully as the season moves into autumn. The upright seedheads persist through winter and are particularly striking when edged with frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in full sun in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil, and is well suited to gravel gardens and sunny borders. 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