- Botanical name: Hylotelephium cauticola 'Coca Cola'
- Common name: Stonecrop
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Blue/Green
The cliff-dwelling stonecrop, Hylotelephium cauticola ‘Coca-Cola’ makes a striking feature in late summer and autumn when masses of flat, deep-pink flowerheads appear on the sprawling glaucous stems, which are themselves tinged with pink. Its flowers are extremely attractive to late-flying butterflies and bees.
This versatile sedum can be grown in a number of locations, including coastal gardens, pots and containers, green roofs, at the front of borders, in alpine gardens or hanging over walls.
For best results grow Hylotelephium cauticola ‘Coca-Cola’ in full sun in well-drained soil. Divide clumps every few years to improve flowering.
How to grow Hylotelephium 'Coca Cola'
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Plant size
20cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do Take cuttings in March |
A
Do Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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Cut back |
J
Do not Cut back in January |
F
Do not Cut back in February |
M
Do not Cut back in March |
A
Do not Cut back in April |
M
Do not Cut back in May |
J
Do not Cut back in June |
J
Do not Cut back in July |
A
Do not Cut back in August |
S
Do Cut back in September |
O
Do Cut back in October |
N
Do not Cut back in November |
D
Do not Cut back in December |
Hylotelephium 'Coca Cola' and wildlife
Hylotelephium 'Coca Cola' is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Hylotelephium 'Coca Cola' poisonous?
Hylotelephium 'Coca Cola' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People