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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
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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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