Overview
Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Hylotelephium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper 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, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, coastal and flower borders and beds.
About
Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper is a clump-forming member of the Crassulaceae with deciduous foliage and a pronounced summer–autumn flowering period (July to October). It performs best in full sun on well-drained soils such as chalk, loam or sand and suits alkaline to neutral pH. The plant tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions and is fully hardy in UK gardens. Useful where a south-, east- or west-facing spot is available, it works well in beds, gravel areas and containers.
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 Walberton's Pink Whisper belongs to the Crassulaceae and grows as a clump-forming perennial with deciduous leaves. It flowers from July to October, offering colour through late summer and into autumn. The cultivar's habit makes it straightforward to place in the middle or front of borders, or in a gravel or coastal scheme where drainage and sun exposure are good. Give it a sunny position and a free-draining soil: chalk, loam or sand are all suitable, provided the soil is neutral to alkaline. Avoid waterlogged ground; well-drained conditions are important for healthy crowns and to reduce the risk of rot. It tolerates both exposed and sheltered sites and carries a UK hardiness rating of H7, meaning it will withstand the coldest garden conditions encountered in the UK. Plant spacing can reflect its clump-forming nature — allow enough room for a neat colony to develop. It adapts to containers and patios as well as traditional flower borders, and it is often used in city courtyards, cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, wildlife plantings and coastal sites. Expect flowering to occur 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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Softwood cuttings 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 Walberton's Pink Whisper?
Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper need?
Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper 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 Walberton's Pink Whisper hardy in the UK?
Hylotelephium Walberton's Pink Whisper 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 Walberton's Pink Whisper?
Division in spring, Softwood cuttings in early summer.
