About
Small white flowers appear in spring. A cushion-like evergreen alpine perennial formed of rosettes of tiny lobed golden yellow leaves. In flower, reaches a height of up to 10cm.
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, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
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, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in soil that is very well-drained, but with some moisture and is rich in organic matter. Neutral to alkaline soil or compost is ideal. Perfect for sinks, troughs, walls, scree gardens and rock gardens
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by detaching individual rosettes with roots in late spring or early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs, vine weevil, and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free