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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Red | Pink Purple | Green | |
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical 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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