Hylotelephium ewersii
pink Mongolian stonecrop
A deciduous perennial to around 15cm tall with trailing stems of grey-green, rounded, fleshy leaves to 2cm across. In late summer, dome-shaped flowerheads up to 10cm across, comprising clusters of star-shaped pink flowers to 1cm, are held on short stems above the foliage
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 | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- 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
- Plant range
- Himalayas to Mongolia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for a rock garden, container or the front of a border
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases
May be subject to root and crown rots in damp conditions
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