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Saxifraga cotyledon (Saxifraga cotyledon)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Saxifraga cotyledon

Other names: Saxifraga cotyledon


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Genus: Saxifraga

Variety or cultivar: S. cotyledon is a low-growing, evergreen perennial, with rosettes of silver succulent leaves forming a mat. In spring to early summer it bears small white flowers on upright, wiry stems. This is a rare plant.

Saxifraga cotyledon is: Evergreen

Flower: White in Spring

Foliage: Silvery-grey in All seasons

Habit: Mat Forming, Rosette

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Specific pests: Vine weevil

Diseases: Generally disease-free

General care

Pruning: Remove flower stalks when spent. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Leaf cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Saxifraga cotyledon (Saxifraga cotyledon) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting

Cultivation: Plant in any free-draining soil in full or partial shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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