
Hylotelephium telephium subsp. 'Purple Emperor'
Purple Sedum
$15
15cm Pot
Mature height:
45 - 60 cm
Mature width:
45 - 60 cm
A refined, clumping succulent perennial with dramatic, fleshy, deep-purple-to-maroon foliage. Produces dense, flat-topped clusters of pink-to-magenta star flowers in late summer and autumn.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Average-to-poor, well-drained soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the deepest purple foliage colour.
Flower
Dense, flat-topped clusters of pink-to-magenta flowers in autumn.
Care & Maintenance
Hylotelephium telephium subsp. 'Purple Emperor' is a dramatic, dark-foliaged perennial that adds bold, structural garden interest.
• Plant in sunny, well-draining, and fertile garden soil.
• Cut back in late winter after flowering finishes.
• Very drought-tolerant once established in the ground.
• Hardy against frost and cold Central Otago winds.
Common Uses for
Hylotelephium telephium subsp. 'Purple Emperor'
01
Foliage Contrast
Provides an essential, dark, textured colour contrast against lighter-leaf plants.
02
Border Edging
Neat, clumping habit is perfect for creating moody, colourful path edges.
03
Modern Courtyard
Adds striking, dark, foliage-based colour complexity to contemporary designs.
04
Container Accent
Packs sunny, high-end patio pots with a unique, purple, structural cushion.

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