stonecrop

This species of plant should be watered thoroughly once a week, and soil should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. Stonecrop likes to grow in sandy, fast-draining soils, so if potting mix is used, it should be amended with sand to ensure adequate drainage. When watering your Stonecrop, water deeply so that the moisture reaches the roots. Allow the excess water to drain away and never leave the plant sitting in water for extended periods of time.

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium 'Samuel Oliphant') prefers full-sun, and does best when it receives at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. It will also tolerate partial shade but may become spindly and leggy if it receives less than 4 hours of sun. In general, the more sunshine the stonecrop gets, the more vibrant the flowers and foliage will be and the more it will bloom.

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium 'Samuel Oliphant') should be pruned during the late winter into early spring, before new growth appears. Pruning should be minimal, removing any dead, diseased, or overgrown parts of the plant. Cut the stems back to just above a pair of healthy buds on each stem to promote bushiness and flowering. This will result in a well-shaped and attractive plant that will bring colorful blooms into your landscape.