About
A deciduous, mat-forming perennial with short dark red stems and fleshy grey leaves, flushed with purple. Flat heads of star-shaped, purple-pink flowers appear 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 pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in very free-draining soil in an open sunny position, or in an alpine house in a loam-based potting compost with added grit
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceAphids, scale insects, mealybugs and vine weevils may be a problem
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free