What soil does Border stonecrop hybrids grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy, calcareous.

Is Border stonecrop hybrids hardy?

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Border stonecrop hybrids flower?

Flowering: August–October, pink, red, purple.

How much water does Border stonecrop hybrids need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

How much does Border stonecrop hybrids cost?

It sells for roughly €4.70 to €21 in local shops, depending on size.

Border stonecrop hybrids

Hylotelephium × hybridum

Border stonecrop hybrids (Hylotelephium × hybridum) is a perennial. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about €4.70.

Illustration of Border stonecrop hybrids — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

The upright autumn stonecrops sold by cultivar name: clumps of fleshy stems and leaves that carry flat flower heads from late summer to late autumn, crowded with butterflies and bees, and brown seed heads that stand through winter. Cultivars differ mainly in height (roughly 30 to 75 cm) and in foliage, which may be green, grey or dark purple, with flowers from pale pink to deep red, so check those two things when choosing. Give them full sun and lean, well-drained soil, because in rich ground or shade they stretch and flop open.

Watch out for

In rich, irrigated soil or part shade the taller cultivars grow lanky and the clump splits open in the middle; cutting the stems back by half in late May helps. In heavy, waterlogged soil the crown and roots rot, mostly in winter. Slugs, snails and vine weevil grubs can damage it, and powdery mildew may appear on very dry sites.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Low
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 55 cm × 50 cm
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D August–October, pink, red, purple

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	55 cm × 50 cm
Ultimate size	30–75 cm × 30–60 cm
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	August–October, pink, red, purple
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	45 cm
For dogs	Non-toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Non-toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €4.70

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €4.70 – €21

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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