Sedum ‘Chocolate Ball’ - planta suculenta de gradina cu frunzis ciocolatiu si flori galbene
Sedum 'Chocolate Ball' is a decorative variety of sedum, highly prized for its unique, chocolate-brown foliage with purple hues , which remains vibrant throughout the season. The plant has a compact, globular habit, and in summer it is covered in small, starry, yellow flowers , which create a spectacular contrast with the dark leaves. It is ideal for rock gardens, borders, planters or green roofs, being very resistant and easy to maintain.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
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Full name: Sedum 'Chocolate Ball'
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Family: Crassulaceae
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Growth type: Perennial succulent, with a globular and compact habit
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Leaves: Cylindrical, succulent, in shades of chocolate brown to purple
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Flowers: Starry, yellow, appear in summer, strong contrast with the dark foliage
🌞 Growing conditions:
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Light: Prefers full sun to maintain intense color
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Soil: Very well drained, sandy-stony, even poor
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Watering: Reduced; withstands drought well
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Minimum resistance temperature: up to –20°C, perfect for the Romanian climate
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Maintenance: Very low; only requires avoiding excess water
✨ Advantages and uses:
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Special foliage, in shades of chocolate, rarely found in garden plants
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Decorative, yellow blooms, spectacular contrast with the dark leaves
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Excellent resistance to cold and drought
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Ideal for rockeries, borders, pots, green roofs and rustic gardens
⚠️ Note: Leaf colors become more intense in full sun; in partial shade they may turn olive green.
Height with pot included approx. 15 cm.
The price displayed is for a plant with or without flowers.