About
A bushy herbaceous perennial to 20cm in height, with rounded, fleshy, purplish-grey leaves and heads of rosy-red flowers in early autumn.
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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown rot and roots rots