Hylotelephium telephium 'Jennifer'
orpine 'Jennifer'
A clump-forming perennial to 80cm tall with dark green leaves flushed dark brown and dark red. From summer into autumn, dense flowerheads of pale pink to dark pink star-shaped flowers are held on stout stems
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Red Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Brown Red Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Brown Red Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- May cause mild stomach upset if eaten, contact with sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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, see hylotelephium cultivation 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
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
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
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