About

Iceberg' is a deciduous, clump-forming plant with stout stems bearing fleshy ovate, pale grey-green leaves and domed clusters of starry white flowers in late summer and 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
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7

Plant details

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rot