Hylotelephium 'Matrona'
stonecrop 'Matrona'
An upright, deciduous perennial to 60cm tall, with large, ovate grey-green leaves tinged purple near the margins. Dense clusters of starry pale pink flowers appear in summer and early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver Purple | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green Grey Silver Purple | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
ExposedDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical 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. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot
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