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.
