Growing guide · Perennials

Hylotelephium spectabile

How to grow Upright Stonecrop 'Neon'.

Hot pink when the garden runs tired.

Light
Full sun, part sun
Water
Low
Zones
3–9
Size
18–24 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide
Spacing
18–24 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Upright stonecrop with pale green succulent leaves and flat heads of bright rose-pink flowers

Light

Full sun keeps it upright. In shade it sprawls.

Water

Water to establish; then very little.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring through early fall in lean, well-drained soil.

Feeding

None.

Pruning

Leave dried heads standing for winter. Cut back in spring. Pinch stems by half in early June for a sturdier plant.

Through the year

Fleshy rosettes in spring, flower buds in July, pink from late August into October.

If something's off

Splits open in rich soil or shade. Deer and rabbits sometimes browse new growth.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Fresh color and a pollinator buffet just as the summer garden fades.

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