Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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
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DeciduousOr semi evergreen perennial. Kidney-shaped to rounded, 7-lobed leaves 6-10cm (2½-4in) across.
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Red
Ruby red -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Black
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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
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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
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
30cm (12in)