Species stonecrop
Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium) with flesh purple-red leaves or stems and clusters of pink or white star-shaped flowers

stonecrop

Hylotelephium telephium 'Munstead Dark Red'

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium 'Munstead Dark Red') is an easy to care for plant with succulent foliage and deep red flowers. It grows to a low height of about 18 inches and makes an attractive ground-hugging carpet of evergreen foliage. The flowers blossom in late summer and will add a bold splash of color to the garden. Stonecrop is drought tolerant and can grow in full sun or light shade. It is an ideal choice for rock gardens, walls, and trough planters. This hardy perennial will provide years of interest in the garden without much care.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Flowers:

Crimson rose Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,burgundy

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The stonecrop, Hylotelephium telephium 'Munstead Dark Red', prefers to grow in well-drained soil with full to partial sun exposure. Generally, this plant requires little to moderate water needs. Water every week during the warmer weather and every 10-14 days in cooler weather, enough to keep the soil evenly moist. Do not water if the soil has been wetted from rain. Over-watering can cause root rot. Let the top inch of the soil become dry before watering again. Water thoroughly after planting and during the establishment periods.

sunlight

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium 'Munstead Dark Red') prefers full sun, meaning 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. This variety of stonecrop has higher sun tolerance than other varieties of stonecrop, so this species can also tolerate some light shade in hotter climates. For best results, it is best to provide as much direct sunlight as possible.

pruning

Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium 'Munstead Dark Red') should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Prune lightly, removing no more than the top third of the plant. This will help keep the plant full and thrives. Remove any flower stems that remain after the blooming season and trim away any dead leaves. Prune to maintain a desired size and shape for your stonecrop and for air circulation.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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Jun
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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