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0.05m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Saxifraga 'Jenkinsiae' (x irvingii)
Other names
Saxifrage 'Jenkinsiae', Saxifraga x irvingii 'Jenkinsiae', Saxifraga x jenkinsiae
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Variety or Cultivar
'Jenkinsiae' _ 'Jenkinsiae' is a compact, dense, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with small rosettes of tiny, wedge-shaped, lime-encrusted, grey-green leaves and short red stems bearing cup-shaped, pale pink flowers with dark reddish-pink centres.
Saxifraga 'Jenkinsiae' (x irvingii) is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Dense
Flower
Dark-pink, Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Saxifraga 'Jenkinsiae' (x irvingii) (Saxifrage 'Jenkinsiae') will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Tolerates full sun in cool climates. Protect from hot sun 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
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Saxifraga 'Jenkinsiae' (x irvingii)
Other names
Saxifrage 'Jenkinsiae', Saxifraga x irvingii 'Jenkinsiae', Saxifraga x jenkinsiae
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Variety or Cultivar
'Jenkinsiae' _ 'Jenkinsiae' is a compact, dense, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with small rosettes of tiny, wedge-shaped, lime-encrusted, grey-green leaves and short red stems bearing cup-shaped, pale pink flowers with dark reddish-pink centres.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Dense
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Colour
Flower
Dark-pink, Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Saxifraga 'Jenkinsiae' (x irvingii) (Saxifrage 'Jenkinsiae') will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Tolerates full sun in cool climates. Protect from hot sun 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
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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