About
Saxifraga 'Rosularis' (paniculata) is a mat-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of silvery, grey-green, lime-encrusted leaves. In early summer, sprays of creamy-white flowers are borne on upright stems. A charming and ornamental saxifrage for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Saxifraga, the saxifrages, are a vast and diverse genus of annuals, biennials and evergreen or herbaceous perennials, mostly mat- or cushion-forming with simple or lobed leaves and starry or rounded flowers in panicles, cymes or solitary. Excellent plants for rock gardens, alpine troughs and shaded walls.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun, or in a container in an alpine house using a 50:50 peat-free, loam-based compost and sharp grit
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by separating individual rosettes and rootings as cuttings
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free