Plant of the week

Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

September is the highlight of the year for this luscious Sedum - a time when the tightly held green buds finally open to reveal large flat heads of bright pinkish mauve flowers floating on top of the succulent grey-green leaves. Sedums are a magnet for butterflies, bees and many other beneficial insects as they provide a valuable and long-lasting late source of nectar.