Showy stonecrop typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
showy stonecrop
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust'
Showy stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust') is an elegant, clump-forming succulent perennial with silver-green foliage. Hardy and easy to grow, it can be planted in full sun or partial shade, with moderate water and proper drainage. As the name suggests, it has showy clusters of star-like blooms in a pleasing lavender-pink hue. These blossoms appear in late summer and last through to the first frost of autumn; bees and butterflies flock to them throughout the duration. Showy stonecrop is also deer and drought tolerant, making it a great choice for ground cover, underplanting, and containers in landscape settings, or even as an indoor/patio ornament.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Showy Stonecrop prefers moist, well-drained soils, so water it when the soil is dry to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. In summer, water the plant 2 to 3 times a week, but lower this to once a week during winter or times of when there is significant rainfall. Over-watering can cause root rot, so make sure the plant is not standing in water for extended periods of time. In the cooler months, you can water the plant every 2 to 3 weeks.
sunlight
Showy stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust') does best with full sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon. This will ensure the plant gets plenty of sunlight and won't become scorched by the intense summer heat. As a general rule, give the plant 6 hours or more of direct sunlight each day, ideally between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
pruning
In general, Showy Stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile 'Stardust') should be pruned once a year in early spring, just before the new growth starts. To reshape a mature plant, the entire plant may need to be cut down to about 6"-8" above the ground. This will not only shape the plant and promote a dense form, but also eliminate possible woody stems. Dead or damaged stems should also be removed. It is important to keep in mind when pruning that Showy Stonecrop will re-sprout from the base of the remaining stem.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Showy stonecrop typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
