Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii
Saxifraga grisebachii, Engleria saxifrage
Saxifraga Saxifraga
S. federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii - S. federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii is a cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with flat rosettes of lime-encrusted, oblong to lance-shaped, silvery grey-green leaves and upright to arching, reddish-pink stems bearing slender racemes of reddish-purple flowers in late spring and early summer.
Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii is: Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming, Rosette
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Reddish-purple in Spring; Reddish-purple in Summer
Grey-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
Generally disease-free
Trim lightly after flowering to remove spent flower stalks.
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Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii (Engleria saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but very well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil, preferably with afternoon shade. Prefers cool, moist summers. Does not tolerate drought or hot, humid weather.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii
Saxifraga grisebachii, Engleria saxifrage
Saxifraga Saxifraga
S. federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii - S. federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii is a cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with flat rosettes of lime-encrusted, oblong to lance-shaped, silvery grey-green leaves and upright to arching, reddish-pink stems bearing slender racemes of reddish-purple flowers in late spring and early summer.
Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming, Rosette
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Reddish-purple in Spring; Reddish-purple in Summer
Grey-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
Generally disease-free
Trim lightly after flowering to remove spent flower stalks.
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Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii (Engleria saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but very well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil, preferably with afternoon shade. Prefers cool, moist summers. Does not tolerate drought or hot, humid weather.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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