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Saxifraga 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' (fortunei) (Saxifrage 'Blackberry and Apple Pie')
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1 hour care
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per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Saxifraga 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' (fortunei)
Other names
Saxifrage 'Blackberry and Apple Pie'
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Variety or Cultivar
'Blackberry and Apple Pie' _ 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' is a clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with rounded to kidney-shaped, lobed, fleshy, mid- to bright green leaves, red beneath, and upright, red stems bearing loose, open panicles of creamy-white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Saxifraga 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' (fortunei) is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Red, Bright-green in Spring; Red, Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove faded flowers spikes if desired.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Saxifraga 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' (fortunei) (Saxifrage 'Blackberry and Apple Pie') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained soil in deep or partial shade. Mulch in spring. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Do not allow to dry out in summer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Saxifraga 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' (fortunei)
Other names
Saxifrage 'Blackberry and Apple Pie'
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Variety or Cultivar
'Blackberry and Apple Pie' _ 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' is a clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with rounded to kidney-shaped, lobed, fleshy, mid- to bright green leaves, red beneath, and upright, red stems bearing loose, open panicles of creamy-white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Summer; Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Red, Bright-green in Spring; Red, Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove faded flowers spikes if desired.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Saxifraga 'Blackberry and Apple Pie' (fortunei) (Saxifrage 'Blackberry and Apple Pie') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained soil in deep or partial shade. Mulch in spring. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Do not allow to dry out in summer.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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