- Botanical name: Sedum hakonense 'Chocolate Ball'
- Common name: Stonecrop
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Plant Type: Alpine, Cactus or succulent, Evergreen
Yellow
Bronze
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Sedum hakonense ‘Chocolate Ball’ is a low-growing succulent that gradually forms a small mat of bronze foliage. In summer and early autumn the foliage is topped by yellow, pollinator-friendly flowers.
Sedum hakonense ‘Chocolate Ball’ is a great addition to alpine gardens, between paving slabs and stepping stones or in pots and containers. The chocolate-coloured foliage makes the perfect foil for paler foliage.
For best results, grow Sedum hakonense ‘Chocolate Ball’ in full sun in well-drained soil. It’s half-hardy, so will require protection from excessive winter wet and hard frosts.
How to grow Sedum 'Chocolate Ball'
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Plant size
10cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
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N
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D
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Sedum 'Chocolate Ball' and wildlife
Sedum 'Chocolate Ball' is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Sedum 'Chocolate Ball' poisonous?
Sedum 'Chocolate Ball' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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