About
A succulent herbaceous perennial to 8cm in height, with trailing stems bearing rounded, bluntly toothed leaves and terminal clusters of starry purplish-pink flowers 1cm in width 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, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Native toJapan (Hokkaido)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for rock garden, container or the front of a border
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rot