About
This deciduous perennial to around 15cm tall with trailing stems of grey-green, rounded, fleshy leaves to 2cm across. In late summer, dome-shaped flowerheads up to 10cm across, comprising clusters of star-shaped pink flowers to 1cm, are held on short stems above the foliage.
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 hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery, Cactus Succulent
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Native toHimalayas to Mongolia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for a rock garden, container or the front of a border
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root and crown rots in damp conditions