Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'

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StonecropPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Crassulaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' bears succulent, light green leaves and contrasting salmon-pink summer flowers, which mature to orange-red in autumn. Like most sedums it's a valuable late source of nectar for pollinators, particularly butterflies.

For best results grow Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. leave the seedheads standing over winter to provide architectural interest – cut these back in February and March.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyes**yesDivideyes**yesPruneyes

Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ and wildlife

Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is 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 ‘Herbstfreude’ poisonous?

Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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