About
A compact, clump-forming deciduous perennial to 35-40cm tall with a similar spread, with fleshy, oval dark purple leaves and terminal clusters of small, dark pink star-shaped flowers in late summer to early autumn.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
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, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root and crown rots in wet soils