Hylotelephium × mottramianum 'Lajos' (v)
stonecrop 'Lajos'
'Lajos' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial to 45cm tall and wide with fleshy, variegated green leaves edged with cream. Greenish-white flower buds open to pink flowers which turn red with age
Synonyms
Hylotelephium 'Autumn Charm'Sedum 'Autumn Charm'
see moreSedum (Herbstfreude Group) 'Lajos'
Hylotelephium (Herbstfreude Group) 'Lajos'
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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 | Cream Green Variegated | ||
Autumn | Red | Cream Green Variegated | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes 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
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads to overwinter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rot
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