Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant' (Brilliant ice plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusHylotelephium
Speciesspectabile
Cultivar'Brilliant'
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginNative to Eastern China and Korea.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General Description'Brilliant" is a clump forming perennial blooming bright pink flowers in summer.
ShapeClump forming.
LandscapeContainer, flower garden, single specimen.
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, or softwood cuttings in early summer.
CultivationRequire full sunlight as well as moderately fertile, well-draining soil. Neutral - slightly alkaline soil preferred.
Notable SpecimensLanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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