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Other common names stonecrop 'Herbstfreude'
Synonyms Hylotelephium spectabile 'Indian Chief' Sedum (Herbstfreude Group) 'Herbstfreude'
Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' Sedum spectabile 'Herbstfreude' Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief' Sedum Autumn Joy Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Sedum 'Indian Chief'
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Hylotelephium are succulent perennials with heads of small star-shaped flowers in summer to autumn. They are sometimes included within the genus Sedum
Details 'Herbstfreude' is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump to 60cm in height, with fleshy, oblong, glaucous green leaves and large flat terminal clusters of starry flowers in early autumn. The flowers open from greenish-pink buds, rapidly progressing through pale pink to become deep pink and ultimately taking on a brownish hue
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing
Exposure Exposed
Sand
Loam
Chalk
MoistureWell-drained
SoilSand, Loam, Chalk
pHAlkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
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. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Drought Resistant Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Wildlife Gardens Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter
Pests May be damaged by slugs, snails and vine weevil
Diseases May be subject to root rot
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stonecrop 'Herbstfreude'
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