Overview
Saxifraga (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (7) is a matforming, trailing alpine rockery in the genus Saxifraga, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Saxifraga (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (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 (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' is a matforming, trailing cultivar within the Saxifraga genus, known for its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage. This plant thrives in well-drained, fertile moist soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for various garden aspects and exposures. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for patios, containers, rock gardens, and gravel gardens. 'Aldo Bacci' offers seasonal interest during summer and autumn, reflecting the genus's characteristic star-shaped or rounded flowers that appear singly or in clusters.
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 (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (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 (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (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 (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (7)?
Saxifraga (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (7) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Saxifraga (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (7) need?
Saxifraga (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (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 (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (7) hardy in the UK?
Saxifraga (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (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 (Milford Group) 'Aldo Bacci' (7)?
Seed, Detach individual rosettes.
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