Stonecrop typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
stonecrop
Hylotelephium telephium 'Samuel Oliphant'
Stonecrop (Hylotelephium telephium 'Samuel Oliphant') is a low-maintenance herbaceous perennial with gray-green foliage and bright pink or magenta flowering clusters. This hardy plant can thrive in poor soil and hot, dry conditions with little care. It is an excellent choice to fill in bare spots in sunny gardens, and to create cheerful cover along pathways or walls. The 'Samuel Oliphant' cultivar is especially spectacular with clusters of fragrant star-shaped flowers that attract bees in the summer. Its foliage remains attractive throughout the winter, adding season-long texture and interest to the garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Light pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
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.
sunlight
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.
pruning
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.
Season
Fall
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Stonecrop typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
