Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen'
Orpine
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Orpine (Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen') - Description
Easy to grow, these succulent plants are carefree and drought tolerant. Large 8" heads of dark pink flowers in late summer stand out from burgundy red foliage. This foliage will turn a deep ruby red in the fall months. These solid bushy plants hold up great and should resist flopping over.
Orpine (Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen') - Blooming
Tiny, star-shaped, five petaled flowers in dense, showy clusters from half an inch to 8 inches across.
Orpine (Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen') - Growth
Tough annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs with fleshy leaves. Perennials range from 1 inch tall mat-forming to 2 foot tall mounding habits.
Orpine (Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen') - Planting
Sow seeds in autumn but provide protection from the cold during the first winter. Planting indoors with sufficient light can provide that protection. If the species of Sedum is known to be less hardy, sow the seeds in spring.
Orpine (Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen') - Pest
Prone to scale, mealybugs, slugs snails.
Orpine (Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen') - Interesting facts
Stonecrops are ideal for green rooftops. In areas where green rooftops are prevalent, Stonecrops are beginning to replace grasses as the primary source of plant material. Additionally, these plants are known for their succulent leaves, which are primarily used for water storage. The succulent leaves provide better fire hazard protection because a Stonecrop covered rooftop has such a high concentration of water compared to grass covered roofs.
Orpine (Sedum telephium 'Mohrchen') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with well-drained, average to rich soil. Will also grow in poor, dry soil.
