Hylotelephium 'Mr Goodbud'PBR

RHS Plant Profile
stonecrop 'Mr Goodbud'

Synonyms

Sedum 'Mr Goodbud'

Award of Garden Merit
Herbaceous Perennial

'Mr Goodbud' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, growing to 50cm tall, with succulent green leaves. In late summer, starry pink-purple flowers open from soft pink buds, to form large clusters up to 15cm across, which are held above the foliage on strong purple-red stems that resist flopping

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. A drought-tolerant plant, attractive to wildlife

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering or leave seedheads over winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown rot and roots rots