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Hylotelephium 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series) (Stonecrop 'Blue Pearl')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hylotelephium 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series)
Other names
Stonecrop 'Blue Pearl', Sedum 'SunSparkler Blue Pearl', Sedum 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series)
Genus
Hylotelephium Hylotelephium
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Pearl' _ 'Blue Pearl' is an upright, clump-forming, succulent evergreen perennial with dark purple stems bearing broadly ovate to rounded, dark purple leaves and terminal clusters of bright pink flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Hylotelephium 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series) is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Flower
Bright-pink in Summer; Bright-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-purple 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
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hylotelephium 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series) (Stonecrop 'Blue Pearl') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m 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 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series)
Other names
Stonecrop 'Blue Pearl', Sedum 'SunSparkler Blue Pearl', Sedum 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series)
Genus
Hylotelephium Hylotelephium
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Pearl' _ 'Blue Pearl' is an upright, clump-forming, succulent evergreen perennial with dark purple stems bearing broadly ovate to rounded, dark purple leaves and terminal clusters of bright pink flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bright-pink in Summer; Bright-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-purple 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
Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hylotelephium 'Blue Pearl' (SunSparkler Series) (Stonecrop 'Blue Pearl') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m 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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