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Herbaceous Perennial

Hylotelephium 'Mr Goodbud'PBR

stonecrop 'Mr Goodbud'

'Mr Goodbud' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, growing 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

Synonyms
Sedum 'Mr Goodbud'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Red Pink Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Hylotelephium are succulent perennials with heads of small star-shaped flowers in summer to autumn. They are sometimes included within the genus Sedum

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant, attractive to wildlife

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering or leave seedheads over winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be subject to fungal and bacterial crown rot and roots rots

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