Species stonecrop
Autumn Joy Stonecrop (Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude') with succulent green foliage and large flower heads transitioning from green to purple

stonecrop

Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY

Stonecrop, or Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY, is a drought-tolerant perennial that bursts with vibrant pink and pink blooms from mid-summer to early fall. Its succulent, gray-green foliage grows in a cushion-like mound from 6 to 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Stonecrop is an excellent plant for adding texture and color to rock gardens and in mass plantings, and its hardy nature makes it a great choice for any garden. It's easy to grow, requires little to no maintenance, and is deer and rabbit resistant. Its neat and attractive form make it a must have for any garden or landscape!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Rosy pink buds turning to red Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'AUTUMN JOY) should be watered moderately, allowing time for the soil to dry out between watering. During the warmer months, the soil should be checked regularly and watered when it begins to dry out. During the cooler months, water only when the soil is dry. Try to avoid over-watering as it can lead to root rot.

sunlight

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY) needs 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day. The sunlight should be as full and direct as possible, typically between late morning and late afternoon. During the hottest months of the summer, the plant can handle even more hours of direct sunlight as long as it gets some shade in the mid-afternoon. During the winter, it should get some indirect sunlight as well, so it doesn’t get too cold.

pruning

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium "Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY) is a low-maintenance succulent that requires minimal pruning. Pruning should be done in late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. This is the optimal time to shape the plant and encourage a fuller, bushier growth habit. To prune, snip off excess stems at the base of the plant, just above the soil level. Be sure to leave some stems intact to keep the plant well-balanced. Prune off any dead or diseased stems to promote healthy growth. Once the majority of the pruning is complete, it is important to fertilize the plant to give it a boost.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Stonecrop typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Stonecrop typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.

Hardiness Map