RHS Sedum telephium 'Jennifer Hewitt'
Sedum telephium 'Jennifer'
A clump-forming perennial to 80cm tall with dark green leaves flushed dark brown and dark red. From summer into autumn, dense flowerheads of pale pink to dark pink star-shaped flowers are held on stout stems
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun, see hylotelephium cultivation for further advice
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer
For bushy, compact plants, cut back the new stems by half in late May, this method is called the Chelsea Chop. Or cut back after flowering, and during border tidy ups in late winter before new growth emerges; seedheads can be left to overwinter
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rot on wet soils, or powdery mildews on very dry soils