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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver Purple | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Grey Silver Purple | |||
Autumn | Red | Grey Silver Purple | ||
Winter | Grey Silver Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed 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
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to fungal and bacterial crown rot and roots rots
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