{"product_id":"sedum-autumn-joy-2-litre-pot","title":"Sedum Autumn Joy 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedum ‘Autumn Joy’ – Reliable Late-Season Sedum with Lasting Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSedum ‘Autumn Joy’ is one of the most dependable and widely grown late-flowering perennials, valued for its long season of interest and excellent garden performance. The fleshy, blue-green foliage forms neat clumps through spring and summer, creating strong texture even before flowering begins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn late summer, large flattened flower heads emerge soft pink before gradually deepening to rich bronze-red and copper tones as autumn progresses. This changing colour provides exceptional seasonal interest, extending well beyond the peak flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Even after flowering, the dried seed heads remain decorative through winter, adding structure and texture to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts upright, compact habit makes it ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, and prairie-style planting, where it combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and other drought-tolerant perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ prefers free-draining soil and performs particularly well in dry conditions once established. Hardy, resilient, and extremely low maintenance, it requires very little care beyond cutting back old stems in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliable, architectural, and full of late-season colour, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ is an essential perennial for extending interest into autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpring: Fresh succulent foliage emerges.\u003cbr\u003eSummer: Large flower heads begin developing.\u003cbr\u003eLate Summer–Autumn: Pink flowers deepen to bronze-red.\u003cbr\u003eWinter: Seed heads provide lasting structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging flower colour – Pink to bronze-red tones.\u003cbr\u003eSucculent foliage – Strong texture and drought tolerance.\u003cbr\u003ePollinator friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003eLong season of interest – Decorative into winter.\u003cbr\u003eLow maintenance – Easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSunny borders – Adds late-season colour.\u003cbr\u003eGravel gardens – Thrives in dry conditions.\u003cbr\u003ePrairie planting – Naturalistic combinations.\u003cbr\u003ePollinator gardens – Supports wildlife.\u003cbr\u003eContainers – Suitable for sunny patios.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSun\/Position: Full sun essential.\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Free-draining soil preferred.\u003cbr\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.\u003cbr\u003eCare: Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrasses – Adds movement and contrast.\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea – Prairie-style pairing.\u003cbr\u003eRudbeckia – Complements autumn tones.\u003cbr\u003eSalvia – Contrasting flower spikes.\u003cbr\u003eAchillea – Drought-tolerant combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56532476494150,"sku":"172660","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/efeaabe5-02e2-42a4-aabe-5017096b0d13.jpg?v=1778237636","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/sedum-autumn-joy-2-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}