Pink Star-Shaped Flowers
Produces clusters of small pink flowers that create attractive color during the summer and autumn seasons.
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Pink Telephium Sedum, botanically known as Hylotelephium telephium (formerly Sedum telephium), is an attractive perennial succulent admired for its fleshy foliage and clusters of beautiful pink star-shaped flowers. Commonly known as Orpine or Stonecrop, this hardy ornamental plant develops upright stems and adds seasonal color to flower borders, rock gardens, and container displays. Its flowers attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Pink Telephium Sedum is well suited to sunny locations and well-drained soil, making it an attractive choice for low-maintenance ornamental gardens.
Produces clusters of small pink flowers that create attractive color during the summer and autumn seasons.
Features thick, moisture-storing foliage that gives the plant its distinctive succulent appearance.
Develops upright stems and returns seasonally in suitable growing conditions, providing lasting garden interest.
Its nectar-rich flower clusters provide a useful food source for butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects.
| Scientific Name | Hylotelephium telephium (syn. Sedum telephium) |
| Common Name | Pink Stonecrop, Orpine, Live-Forever |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial Succulent |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming growth |
| Flower Color | Pink to dark pink, depending on the variety |
| Flower Shape | Small, star-shaped flowers in dense clusters |
| Blooming Season | Late summer to autumn |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 3–9, depending on the variety |
| Planting Season | Spring is suitable for starting seeds |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow or lightly cover seeds in a well-drained growing medium |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed freshness and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Follow supplier-specific seed starting instructions |
| Sunlight | Full sun; tolerates some light shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy, loamy, or gravelly soil |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 1–2 feet tall for many garden forms; varies by cultivar |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 12–18 inches, adjusting for the selected variety |
Bring natural beauty to your garden with Pink Telephium Sedum, an attractive perennial featuring fleshy succulent foliage and beautiful pink flower clusters. Its upright growth, seasonal blooms, and ability to tolerate dry conditions once established make it a wonderful addition to rock gardens, flower borders, and outdoor containers. Grow this ornamental stonecrop and enjoy its attractive flowers while supporting visiting pollinators.
Find helpful answers about Pink Telephium Sedum seed germination, flowering, and succulent plant care.
Sow Pink Telephium Sedum seeds on the surface of a well-drained seed-starting mix and gently press them into contact with the growing medium. Avoid covering tiny seeds deeply. Keep the soil lightly moist and place the container in a bright location. Germination depends on seed freshness, temperature, and moisture conditions. Transplant seedlings once they are strong enough to handle.
Yes. Hylotelephium telephium is a herbaceous perennial that can return year after year in suitable growing conditions. Its above-ground stems typically die back during winter, while the established roots survive and produce new growth when the growing season returns. Suitable sunlight and well-drained soil help maintain healthy perennial growth.
Pink Telephium Sedum grows best in full sunlight, although it can tolerate some light shade. Water regularly while young plants establish their roots. Once established, this succulent perennial tolerates relatively dry soil and requires less frequent watering. Always use well-drained soil because prolonged waterlogging can cause root and crown rot.