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Saxifraga cochlearis (Encrusted saxifrage)
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Saxifraga cochlearis
Other names
Encrusted saxifrage, Silver saxifrage, Snail saxifrage
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Species
S. cochlearis - S. cochlearis is a dense, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial bearing compact rosettes of spoon-shaped, mid-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins and dense, hairy panicles of rounded, sometimes red-spotted, white flowers in early summer.
Saxifraga cochlearis is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Rosette
Flower
Red, White, Spotted in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks.
Propagation
Detach rosettes and root as cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Saxifraga cochlearis (Encrusted saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, sharply-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Roots must remain moist. Tolerates full sun in cool areas but needs protection from leaf scorch in warm areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Saxifraga cochlearis
Other names
Encrusted saxifrage, Silver saxifrage, Snail saxifrage
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Species
S. cochlearis - S. cochlearis is a dense, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial bearing compact rosettes of spoon-shaped, mid-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins and dense, hairy panicles of rounded, sometimes red-spotted, white flowers in early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Red, White, Spotted in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks.
Propagation
Detach rosettes and root as cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Saxifraga cochlearis (Encrusted saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, sharply-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Roots must remain moist. Tolerates full sun in cool areas but needs protection from leaf scorch in warm areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
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, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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