About
This trailing, succulent, evergreen perennial plant, producing stems to 40cm (16in) long with a height of around 20cm (8in). Clusters of pink, star-shaped flowers are produced in late summer and autumn, which are very attractive to pollinatiors and late-flying butterflies, making it a good addition to the wildlife garden. Oval-shaped, small fleshy leaves are purple flushed glaucous blue-green in colour and are borne on brownish-grey stems.
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, Clay, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows in any well-drained soil, in full sun
PruningTrim back after flowering has finished, as required.
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings or by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown rot and root rots