Overview
Hylotelephium is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Hylotelephium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hylotelephium grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, patio and container plants, coastal, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Hylotelephium is a bushy, herbaceous perennial succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped blooms from summer through autumn and has deciduous foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring well-drained, gritty soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with alkaline to neutral pH. Suitable for various garden settings including city, courtyard, gravel, coastal, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and can be propagated by division in spring or softwood cuttings in early summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hylotelephium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hylotelephium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hylotelephium
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rot on wet soils, or powdery mildews on very dry soils
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hylotelephium?
Hylotelephium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hylotelephium need?
Hylotelephium is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hylotelephium hardy in the UK?
Hylotelephium has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hylotelephium?
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
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