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Herbaceous Perennial

Hylotelephium 'Marchants Best Red'

stonecrop 'Marchants Best Red'

An erect, clump-forming deciduous perennial to 60cm high. Leaves are yellow-green, strongly flushed with red, glossy, the colour deepening in sunlight. The strong stems are dark red. Inflorescences are neat and tightly structured, with grey-green buds, flowers a strong reddish pink. Stems and flower heads are weather resistant, remaining interesting into winter when the heads are dark reddish brown on grey-brown stems

Synonyms
Sedum 'Marchants Best Red'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green Red
Summer Red Pink Green Red
Autumn Red Pink Green Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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

Not established

How to grow

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
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain shape or leave seedheads overwinter

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot

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