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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Sedum 'Stewed Rhubarb'

stonecrop 'Stewed Rhubarb Mountain'

'Stewed Rhubarb Mountain' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 80cm tall with grey-green, fleshy, egg-shaped leaves that are sometimes tinged purple-red on the edges and mid-ribs. Domed flowerheads to 10cm across are borne from summer into autumn with small, greenish-white and pink flowers opening from pink buds

Synonyms
Sedum 'Stewed Rhubarb Mountain'
Sedum 'Stewed Rhubarb'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 Grey Silver
Summer Green Pink White Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Pink White Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads to overwinter

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot

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