About
A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 40cm tall, with rounded leaves broadly margined with white, and flat clusters of small white flowers with prominent pink carpels, in late summer.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
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, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained soil in full sun. Low soil fertility is ideal. In a rich soil, plants tend to splay outwards and not flower so well
PruningCut back to ground level in autumn as foliage fades
PropagationPropagation is by division, or leaf or stem cuttings in spring and early summer
Pest resistanceSlugs, snails and aphids are the main pest problems
Disease resistancePowdery mildew can be a problem especially on rich, damp soils