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Herbaceous Perennial

Hylotelephium × mottramianum 'Herbstfreude'

stonecrop 'Herbstfreude'

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

Synonyms
Hylotelephium (Herbstfreude Group) 'Herbstfreude'
Sedum spectabile 'Herbstfreude'
see moreSedum 'Indian Chief'
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Indian Chief'
Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief'
Sedum (Herbstfreude Group) 'Herbstfreude'
Sedum Autumn Joy

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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 Green
Summer Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H7
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

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • 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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