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 rose pink flowers, 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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
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 division in spring or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root and crown rots in damp soil