About
A low-growing succulent with a spreading habit and stems radiating from the center of the plant. Smooth, succulent, blue-green leaves grow along each stem with smaller leaves towards the ends of the stems. Flowers emerge from buds set the previous year, featuring dusky lilac petals with yellow-orange centres.
About the genus
Hylotelephium are succulent perennials with heads of small star-shaped flowers in summer to autumn. They are sometimes included within the genus Sedum
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Mulch in early spring and late autumn. Drought tolerant, once established. See hardy cactus and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningFor bushy, compact plants, cut back the new stems by half in late May, this method is called the Chelsea Chop; or cut back after flowering, and during border tidy ups in late winter before new growth emerges; seedheads can be left to overwinter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil and deer
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots on wet soil, or powdery mildews on dry soils