Sponsored by the Sedum Society
The winning plant in class 80 was a fine example of Sedum torulosum, a Mexican 'tree' species. This plant is reputed to be difficult to flower and to root from cuttings. The Ed was generously given a one foot stem some years ago with the advice that I might have trouble. Trouble? - with a Sedum? However, sure enough, the cutting rotted progressively and after a year there was just a few inches left. This eventually rooted and started to grow well, making a reasonable shrublet after a few years. Thinking that it would be a good idea to take a cutting as a hostage to fortune, I cautiously snipped a shoot. It rooted in weeks, just like  a Sedum should. A branch knocked off accidentally at a show was the same, I now have spares! What of the original? It suddenly remembered that it was supposed to be tricky and dropped all its leaves. It is supposed to do this in winter, not in mid-summer. Lucky I have those spares. Sedum torulosum

 

Sedum rubrotinctum aurora The Ed's plant of Sedum x rubrotinctum 'aurora', (left), another Mexican, was awarded third in this class. Thanks to the Sedum Society for the sponsorship. 'Aurora' was quite pleased with herself and went back happy to her place on the patio beside the pond. 'Torulosum' was the better plant, we all know, but she has the best view (as long as the Ed takes her in before the first frost!)
   

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