Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea
Saxifraga cartilaginea, Lifelong saxifrage, Encrusted saxifrage
Saxifraga Saxifraga
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
Mat Forming, Rosette
White, Pink in Summer
Grey-green 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.
Divide carefully in spring.
Division
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Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea (Lifelong saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
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.
Chalky
Well-drained
Alkaline
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East
Exposed
Hardy (H4)
Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea
Saxifraga cartilaginea, Lifelong saxifrage, Encrusted saxifrage
Saxifraga Saxifraga
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.
Evergreen
Mat Forming, Rosette
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White, Pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Vine weevil
Generally disease-free
Trim lightly after flowering to remove spent flower stalks.
Divide carefully in spring.
Division
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Saxifraga paniculata subsp. cartilaginea (Lifelong saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.25m after 5-10 years.
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
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.
Chalky
Well-drained
Alkaline
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East
Exposed
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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Soil types: | Chalky | Tell us... |
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Soil pH: | Alkaline | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed | Tell us... |
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