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    SAXIFRAGA
    SAXIFRAGA
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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
      Species introduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1863. An Irregulares saxifrage. A woodland plant.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, slugs, vine weevil grubs, red spider mite.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere
    • Deciduous
      Or semi evergreen perennial. Kidney-shaped to rounded, 7-lobed leaves 6-10cm (2½-4in) across.
    • Red
      Ruby red
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Black
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump forming perennial. Produces loose, pendent panicles of flowers
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
      Borderline
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    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
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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