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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hylotelephium (any compact variety)
Other names
Stonecrop (any compact variety), Sedum (any compact variety), Sedum Mix, Sedum Mixed
Genus
Hylotelephium Hylotelephium
Variety or Cultivar
Hylotelephium (any compact variety) _ If you don't know the variety name(s) of your Hylotelephium (Stonecrop), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Hylotelephium (any compact variety) are compact, mound- or mat-forming, evergreen perennials bearing fleshy leaves in a variety of shapes and colours. Short stems bear terminal clusters of star-shaped, yellow, red, pink, or orange flowers, any time from late spring to late summer.
Hylotelephium (any compact variety) is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
Flower
Yellow, Red, Pink, Orange in Spring; Pink, Orange, Red, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green, Bright-green, Flushed red, Flushed purple, Variegated, Flushed pink, Mid-green, Flushed orange, Maroon, Bronze-red in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Foot and root rot Foot and root rot
General care
Pruning
Either cut back after flowering to keep shape tidy or leave seedheads for overwinter interest.
Propagation
Divide in every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Hylotelephium (any compact variety) (Stonecrop (any compact variety)) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline, shallow, rocky soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Will tolerate light shade. Also tolerates moist soil as long as it is well-drained.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Hylotelephium (any compact variety)
Other names
Stonecrop (any compact variety), Sedum (any compact variety), Sedum Mix, Sedum Mixed
Genus
Hylotelephium Hylotelephium
Variety or Cultivar
Hylotelephium (any compact variety) _ If you don't know the variety name(s) of your Hylotelephium (Stonecrop), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Hylotelephium (any compact variety) are compact, mound- or mat-forming, evergreen perennials bearing fleshy leaves in a variety of shapes and colours. Short stems bear terminal clusters of star-shaped, yellow, red, pink, or orange flowers, any time from late spring to late summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Red, Pink, Orange in Spring; Pink, Orange, Red, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green, Bright-green, Flushed red, Flushed purple, Variegated, Flushed pink, Mid-green, Flushed orange, Maroon, Bronze-red in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Either cut back after flowering to keep shape tidy or leave seedheads for overwinter interest.
Propagation
Divide in every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Hylotelephium (any compact variety) (Stonecrop (any compact variety)) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline, shallow, rocky soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Will tolerate light shade. Also tolerates moist soil as long as it is well-drained.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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