Overview
Hylotelephium 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Hylotelephium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hylotelephium 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) 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 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family. Like others in its genus, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped blooms during summer. This deciduous plant thrives in well-drained, gritty soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun or partial shade with exposure ranging from sheltered to exposed sites. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, gravel gardens, patios, and coastal areas. Propagation is best done by division in spring or softwood cuttings in early summer.
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 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) 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 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series)
- 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 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series)?
Hylotelephium 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hylotelephium 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) need?
Hylotelephium 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) 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 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) hardy in the UK?
Hylotelephium 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series) 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 'Mojave Jewels Diamond' (Mojave Jewels Series)?
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
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