About
Mr Goodbud' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, maturing to 50cm tall, with succulent green leaves. In late summer, starry pink-purple flowers open from soft pink buds, to form large clusters up to 15cm across, which are held above the foliage on strong purple-red stems that resist flopping.
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
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
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 usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant, attractive to wildlife
PruningCut back after flowering or leave seedheads over winter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown rot and roots rots