Overview
Saxifraga 'Meteor' (7) is a matforming, trailing alpine rockery in the genus Saxifraga, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Saxifraga 'Meteor' (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 'Meteor' is a matforming, trailing cultivar of the Saxifraga genus, which includes a variety of annuals, biennials, evergreen, and herbaceous perennials. This cultivar features evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, adapting to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for exposed or sheltered sites and is ideal for patios, containers, rock gardens, and gravel gardens. Planting is best done after the last frost in fertile soil, with propagation possible by seed or detaching individual rosettes. It offers winter interest in the garden.
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 'Meteor' (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 'Meteor' (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 'Meteor' (7)?
Saxifraga 'Meteor' (7) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Saxifraga 'Meteor' (7) need?
Saxifraga 'Meteor' (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 'Meteor' (7) hardy in the UK?
Saxifraga 'Meteor' (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 'Meteor' (7)?
Seed, Detach individual rosettes.
More in the Saxifraga genus
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- Saxifraga x urbium
- Saxifraga 'Ellie Potterton' (7)
- Saxifraga 'Flamingo'
- Saxifraga 'Haagii' (x _eudoxiana_) (7)
- Saxifraga (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (7)
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