Stonecrop – Red for Every Occasion
Red stonecrop is a striking, elegant flower that deserves a place in both your home and your gift bouquets. This deep-coloured form of Hylotelephium telephium, sold under names such as 'Purple Emperor', 'Xenox' and 'Red Cauli', carries flat heads of tiny ruby-red star flowers above dusky, plum-tinted foliage. The heads darken as they age, moving from wine red to a rich bronze, so a bouquet of red stonecrop changes character over its life. It works beautifully in mixed autumn bouquets, where the dark red serves as a dramatic contrast to amber, gold and cream.
Simple Care and Long-Lasting Beauty
Stonecrop is a flower that loves light and copes well with modest watering, which makes it ideal for those who aren't experienced with cut flowers. It has no real fragrance; its colour and sculptural growth do the impressing instead. Recut the stems on arrival, keep the water fresh and place the vase away from strong heat, and the heads will hold their shape and colour for a good long while, even drying gracefully in the end. Stonecrop is also considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Season
In the UK stonecrop flowers from late summer into autumn, so red stonecrop is at its best from August to October. It's a plant that bees and butterflies flock to in the garden, and it brings that same late-season richness indoors.
The Perfect Gift Without the Effort
Red stonecrop is the smart choice when you want to give something that looks considered and lasts well. Whether it's for a loved one, a friend or a colleague, this dark red beauty suits almost any autumn occasion and never looks out of place.
