Overview
Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) is a matforming, trailing alpine rockery in the genus Saxifraga, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, rock garden and gravel garden.
About
Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' is a matforming, trailing cultivar of the Saxifraga genus, which includes a variety of plants such as annuals, biennials, evergreen types, and herbaceous perennials. This cultivar features evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for exposed or sheltered positions and is ideal for patios, containers, rock gardens, and gravel gardens. It is best cultivated in fertile, moist soil and is of interest during the summer and autumn seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Saxifraga
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7)
- Propagation
- Seed, Detach individual rosettes
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Vine weevil, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7)?
Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) need?
Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) hardy in the UK?
Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7)?
Seed, Detach individual rosettes.
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