Overview
Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hylotelephium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' 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, wildlife gardens, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' is a clump-forming member of the Crassulaceae with deciduous foliage, cultivated for its summer–autumn flowering display. It favours full sun and very well-drained soils such as chalk, loam or sand. Plant where it receives an east, south or west aspect and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered sites. Expect flowers 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 'Red Cauli' is a cultivated selection within the Crassulaceae, grown for its reliable late-summer to autumn flowers and compact clump habit. Its deciduous leaves die back after the season, making the plant straightforward to site where seasonal structure is required. Choose a sunny position in a free-draining medium; the cultivar performs on chalk, loam or sand and prefers neutral to alkaline pH. It suits both open, exposed beds and more sheltered courtyards, provided the soil does not remain wet. Its UK hardiness rating is H7 (fully hardy), so it will survive typical winter conditions when planted in suitable, drained ground. Use Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' in gravel schemes, flower borders, containers and wildlife-friendly plantings where late nectar is useful. It is equally at home in city or cottage-style plots and works well in patio tubs on a west- or south-facing aspect. For seasonal interest plan it alongside early-summer perennials so the 'Red Cauli' provides colour and pollinator value 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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli'
- 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 on wet soil, Powdery mildews on dry soils
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli'?
Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' need?
Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' 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 'Red Cauli' hardy in the UK?
Hylotelephium 'Red Cauli' 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 'Red Cauli'?
Division in spring, Softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.
