Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Karfunkelstein'

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StonecropCactus or succulent, Perennial, DeciduousFamily: Crassulaceae

Height: 50cmSpread: 40cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Pink

Red

Foliage colour:

Purple

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sedums are good clump-forming perennials which are ideal for the front of the border.

Hylotelephium telephium ‘Karfunkelstein’ is grown largely for its foliage, which ages from a glaucous blue-green to deep purple in summer. In summer it bears masses of dark pink flower buds which open to ice-pink. The seedheads look beautiful in the winter garden with a dusting of frost.

For best results grow Hylotelephium telephium ‘Karfunkelstein’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Hylotelephium telephium ‘Karfunkelstein’ has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Hylotelephium ‘Karfunkelstein’ and wildlife

Hylotelephium ‘Karfunkelstein’ 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 ‘Karfunkelstein’ poisonous?

Hylotelephium ‘Karfunkelstein’ 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