Overview
Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Hylotelephium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, patio and container plants, coastal, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial belonging to the Crassulaceae family. As a cultivar of Hylotelephium, it shares the genus's characteristic succulent nature and produces clusters of small, star-shaped blooms from summer through autumn. It thrives in well-drained, gritty soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, preferring full sun or partial shade with a west, east, or south-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city, courtyard, gravel, coastal, and wildlife gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hylotelephium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v)
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rot on wet soils, or powdery mildews on very dry soils
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v)?
Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v) need?
Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v) 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 'Ice Ruffles' (v) hardy in the UK?
Hylotelephium 'Ice Ruffles' (v) 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 'Ice Ruffles' (v)?
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
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