Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Karfunkelstein'
orpine 'Karfunkelstein'
A suuculent perennial with fleshy, green-blue leaves with a purple tint in spring. This becomes more pronounced as they mature until they turn almost beetroot-purple. The bright pink flowers emerge in tight clusters late in the summer. Flower heads stay on the plant for many months, although their colour will fade, providing structure in the winter garden
Synonyms
Sedum telephium 'Karfunkelstein'Sedum 'Karfunkelstein'
see moreSedum telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Karfunkelstein'
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 | Purple | Blue Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Pink | Purple | |
| Autumn | Purple | Pink | Purple | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered 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. Best in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant but will benefit from mulching. A good nectar source for pollinating insects. See hylotelephium for further advice
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
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
For bushy, compact plants, cut back the new stems by half in late May, this method is called the Chelsea Chop. Or cut back after flowering, and during border tidy ups in late winter before new growth emerges; seedheads can be left to overwinter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rot on wet soils, or powdery mildews on very dry soils
Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Karfunkelstein'
orpine 'Karfunkelstein'
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