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    SAXIFRAGA
    SAXIFRAGA
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    SAXIFRAGA SAXIFRAGA SAXIFRAGA SAXIFRAGA CIRSIUM rivulare 'Atropurpureum' and SAXIFRAGA © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    SAXIFRAGA

    Hailing from arctic-alpine ecosystems these "rockfoils" make attractive rockery and groundcover plants in more temperate habitats.

    Cambridge University Botanic Garden holds the UK's national collection.

    The half-dozen native species include purple saxifrage, S. oppositifolia, found in the Scottish Highlands and Yorkshire Dales and meadow saxifrage, S. granulata, scattered and becoming rarer because of improved grassland.

    The "true" London Pride, S x urbium, not native, is believed to be a hybrid between Pyrenean S. umbrosa and Irish S. spathularis.

    Genus of over 480 species of mostly mat- or cushion-forming, evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous perennials and biennials from mountains in the northern hemisphere.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Classified botanically into Sections
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Herbaceous
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    varieties
    SAXIFRAGA fortunei 'Shiranami'
    Fluffly double pure white flowers in profusion
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.50
    Available Early Spring 2027
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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