About
This compact, clump-forming deciduous perennial to a height of 40cm, with broad, purple-green leaves on purple stems, and rounded clusters of small, pale purplish-white flowers in late summer.
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, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
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 usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant, see hylotelephium cultivation for further advice
PruningFor bushy, compact plants, cut back the new stems by half in late May, this method is called the Chelsea Chop; or cut back after flowering, and during border tidy ups in late winter before new growth emerges
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to damage by slugs, snails and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rot on wet soils, or powdery mildews on very dry soils