About
A low-growing perennial with trailing to slightly ascending stems bearing rounded, succulent, grey-green leaves tinged with pinkish-purple. Flower heads to 10cm across made up of many small pinkish-red flowers are borne in late summer and 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, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Cactus Succulent
HabitMatforming, Trailing
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
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems
Pest resistanceSlugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rot