Overview
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hylotelephium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' is a clump-forming member of the Crassulaceae that produces flowers from July to October. Its foliage is deciduous and the plant favours full sun in well-drained soils of chalk, loam or sand. Rated H7 for the UK, it withstands exposed or sheltered positions on south-, east- or west-facing aspects. Place it where its late-summer to autumn blooms can be seen from paths or seating areas.
About the genus
Hylotelephium is a genus of flowering plants in the stonecrop family Crassulaceae. It includes about 33 species distributed in Asia, Europe, and North America.
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In the garden
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' belongs to the stonecrop group within the Crassulaceae; members of this group occur across Europe, Asia and North America and have long been bred for garden use. The cultivar forms a compact clump with deciduous foliage and a prolonged flowering period from July to October, providing interest through late summer and into autumn. For best results give Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' a sunny site and a free-draining substrate: chalk, loam or sandy soils on neutral to alkaline pH suit it. It prefers well-drained conditions rather than heavy, waterlogged ground and tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions. With a UK hardiness of H7 (fully hardy) it stands up to winter conditions across the country when sited in an appropriate aspect (south, east or west). Use it in gravel gardens, at the front of mixed borders, in cottage or courtyard planting and in containers on patios where the July–October flowers will be close to eye level. It also fits wildlife-friendly schemes that benefit from late nectar sources. Locate the clump where the flower heads remain visible from paths or seating so the late-season display can be appreciated.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hylotelephium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Fungal and bacterial crown and root rots, Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'?
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' need?
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' hardy in the UK?
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'?
Division in spring, Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
