Overview
Hylotelephium 'Matrona' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hylotelephium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hylotelephium 'Matrona' 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 'Matrona' is a clump-forming, deciduous succulent in the Crassulaceae that produces upright summer stems and autumn flowerheads. It prefers full sun on well-drained soils and tolerates alkaline to neutral pH. Fully hardy in the UK (H7), it suits exposed as well as sheltered positions on south-, east- or west-facing aspects. Flowering runs from July to October.
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 'Matrona' is a clump-forming member of the Crassulaceae with deciduous leaves and an upright summer-to-autumn bloom habit. The plant forms persistent clumps that carry the flowering stems through the warm months and into autumn, providing seasonal structure where a deciduous perennial is required. Plant on a sunny site in free-draining soils such as chalk, loam or sand; the cultivar favours alkaline to neutral conditions and will not thrive in waterlogged ground. It tolerates exposed and sheltered locations and performs well on south-, east- or west-facing aspects. The hardiness rating H7 denotes that established plants are fully hardy across the UK climate. Use Hylotelephium 'Matrona' in city courtyards, gravel gardens, patio containers, cottage borders and wildlife-friendly beds where a late-summer to autumn display is wanted. As a deciduous perennial it will die back after the season, leaving the clump to re-sprout; its reliable flowering period runs from July to October.
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 'Matrona' 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 'Matrona'
- 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 'Matrona'?
Hylotelephium 'Matrona' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hylotelephium 'Matrona' need?
Hylotelephium 'Matrona' 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 'Matrona' hardy in the UK?
Hylotelephium 'Matrona' 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 'Matrona'?
Division in spring, Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
More in the Hylotelephium genus
- Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'Stonecrop
- Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli'Stonecrop
- Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper