Botanical name
Saxifraga '
Other names
Saxifrage
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
Saxifraga is a low, cushion- to mound-forming, evergreen perennial with flat sprays of small, linear to lance-shaped, light green leaves and, from mid-spring to midsummer, short, upright stems bearing upward-facing, cup-shaped, reddish-pink flowers with cream centres.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
COLOUR
Flower
Reddish pink in Spring; Reddish pink in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowers to remove spent flower stalks. Do not cut in autumn or spring.
Propagation methods
Division
WHERE TO GROW
Saxifraga will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, consistently moist but very well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Prefers cool, moist summers. A light top-dressing of sand after flowering will help keep clumps tight and avoid root-rot.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Exposed