Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Mediovariegatum' (v)
stonecrop 'Mediovariegatum'
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial up to 45cm tall and wide, with rounded leaves with a central splash of creamy white which are especially striking in spring, and flat clusters of small white to bright pink flowers, in late summer
Synonyms
Sedum erythrostictum 'Mediovariegatum'Sedum alboroseum 'Mediovariegatum'
see moreSedum roseum 'Mediovariegatum'
Sedum spectabile 'Variegatum'
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Variegatum'
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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 | Cream Green Variegated | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Cream Green Variegated | ||
Autumn | Cream Green Variegated | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter. Cut out any stems that revert to green
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to root and crown rots in damp soils
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