Scientific Name
Hylotelephium 'Carl'
Common Name(s)
Carl's Stonecrop
Synonym(s)
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Carl', Sedum 'Carl', Sedum spectabile 'Carl'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Telephieae
Genus: Hylotelephium
Parentage
The parentage of Hylotelephium 'Carl' is unclear but thought to result from the cross between Hylotelephium spectabile and Hylotelephium telephium. It was found amongst a batch of Hylotelephium spectabile 'Meteor' and introduced by Joe Sharman, who owns Monksilver Nursery in Cottenham, a village in Cambridgeshire, England.
Description
Hylotelephium 'Carl', formerly known as Sedum 'Carl', is a succulent plant that forms a compact clump of thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves on upright, stout, reddish stems. It can grow up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall and spread 24 inches (60 cm) wide. The leaves are rounded and slightly serrated.
Clusters of long-lasting, brilliant magenta-pink, star-shaped flowers appear on reddish stems from late summer to fall.
How to Grow and Care for Hylotelephium 'Carl'
Light: This succulent prefers full sun. It tolerates light to partial shade in hot summer climates but will produce weak, floppy growth when grown in too much shade. Plant your H. 'Carl' in an area of your garden with 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Soil: H. 'Carl' does not need rich soil, but it does need excellent drainage. Choose a commercial potting mix for succulents, or make one yourself.
Hardiness: This plant is cold-hardy and tolerant of heat and drought, making it a popular outdoor succulent. H. 'Carl' can withstand temperatures as low as -30 to 30 °F (-34.4 to -1.1 °C), USDA hardiness zones 4a to 9b.
Watering: The best way to water H. 'Carl' is to use the "soak and dry" method. Get the soil completely wet, and then wait until it is dry before watering again.
Fertilizing: Feed annually with a balanced fertilizer. According to the package directions, apply the fertilizer to the soil in spring as new growth appears.
Repotting: Plants in containers require little more care than those in gardens. Repot your H. 'Carl' when it outgrows its current pot by moving it to a larger pot to hold the plant better. Spring is the best time to repot this plant. Make sure the soil is dry before you begin the repotting process.
Propagation: This succulent can be grown from seeds, division, or stem cuttings. Sow seeds in spring. Dividing your H. 'Carl' is easy and can be carried out at almost any time in the growing season, though it is probably best done in spring or early summer. Propagate by stem cuttings in summer.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Hylotelephium.
Toxicity of Hylotelephium 'Carl'
H. 'Carl' can be mildly toxic to humans and animals.
Links
- Back to genus Hylotelephium
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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