Hylotelephium sieboldii
October daphne
An herbaceous perennial forming a low, spreading clump to 10cm high and 20cm wide, with whorls of 3 rounded fleshy, grey, blue-green, leaves occasionally purple tinted and terminal clusters of star-shaped pink flowers in late summer and early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Blue Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Blue Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and protect from winter wet. Can be grown as a houseplant or in an alpine house in a loam based potting compost with added grit. Water moderately in growth and apply a half-strength liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
May be pruned to shape after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and vine weevils
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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