About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial which Attains 30cm tall. Dense clusters of white flowers are borne on short, red stems from latesummer into autumn. The rounded, lobed leaves have a green upper surface and a red underside.
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 shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil in deep or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free