stonecrop
Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Postman's Pride'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Pink-purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Postman's Pride') are drought tolerant, which makes them an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens. Water them deeply and infrequently to avoid overwatering. During the growing season water every 10-14 days to a depth of 6-8 inches. During especially hot weather increase the watering frequency to once every 7-10 days. Let the soil dry out between waterings. Reduce the frequency of watering once the temperatures start to drop in the fall and winter months. Watering once a month or less should be sufficient during these cooler months.
sunlight
Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Postman's Pride') prefers full sun, which should be about 6 or more hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day during the growing season. If the plant does not receive enough sunlight, it can get leggy and not form a tight, compact mound. Partial shade may be tolerated in certain areas as long as it is not too shady and the plant still receives some direct sunshine each day.
pruning
Stonecrop is best pruned in late summer or early autumn. Generally, pruning should be done sparingly, removing no more than ⅔ of each stem. Deadheading is beneficial and will keep the plant looking neat and tidy. Depending on how the plant has been pruned earlier in the season, a late-summer trim back may help reduce legginess and reinvigorate flower production. It is also advisable to remove any stems that have become weakened due to disease or pests.
