About
A compact, slow-growing evergreen alpine perennial to around 10cm in height, forming a dense cushion of rosette-forming, silvery dark green foliage. Masses of pale, primrose-yellow flowers with greenish-yellow centres appear in spring.
About the genus
Saxifraga can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, mostly mat-forming in habit, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and starry or rounded flowers which may be solitary of in panicles or cymes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, gritty, slightly acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for troughs and containers
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by cuttings in late spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free