Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The cliff-dwelling stonecrop, Hylotelephium cauticola 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 in full sun in well-drained soil. Divide clumps every few years to improve flowering. It holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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Hylotelephium ‘cauticola’ and wildlife
Hylotelephium ‘cauticola’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Hylotelephium ‘cauticola’ poisonous?
Hylotelephium ‘cauticola’ has no toxic effects reported.
