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Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea (Lifelong saxifrage)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea
Other names
Saxifraga cartilaginea, Lifelong saxifrage, Encrusted saxifrage
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Species
S. paniculata subsp. cartilaginea - S. paniculata subsp. cartilaginea is a mat-forming, variable, evergreen perennial forming rosettes of broadly linear to narrowly ovate, pointed, grey-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins. Upright, wiry stems bear panicles of cup-shaped, white to pink flowers in early summer.
Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Rosette
Flower
White, Pink in Summer
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
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to remove spent flower stalks.
Propagation
Divide carefully in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea (Lifelong saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, consistently moist but very well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers cool, moist summers. Best with afternoon shade in hot summer climates.
Soil type
Chalky
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
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 paniculata subsp. cartilaginea
Other names
Saxifraga cartilaginea, Lifelong saxifrage, Encrusted saxifrage
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Species
S. paniculata subsp. cartilaginea - S. paniculata subsp. cartilaginea is a mat-forming, variable, evergreen perennial forming rosettes of broadly linear to narrowly ovate, pointed, grey-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins. Upright, wiry stems bear panicles of cup-shaped, white to pink flowers in early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
White, Pink in Summer
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
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to remove spent flower stalks.
Propagation
Divide carefully in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea (Lifelong saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, consistently moist but very well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers cool, moist summers. Best with afternoon shade in hot summer climates.
Soil type
Chalky
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
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, Zone 4, Zone 3
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