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Saxifraga paradoxa (Fragile saxifrage)
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per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Saxifraga paradoxa
Other names
Fragile saxifrage, Zahlbrucknera paradoxa
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Species
S. paradoxa - S. paradoxa is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with trailing stems bearing kidney-shaped, shallowly lobed, mid- to bright green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, cymes of pale green flowers with linear petals.
Saxifraga paradoxa is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Trailing
Flower
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Vine weevil , Glasshouse red spider mite , Aphids Slugs , Vine weevil , Glasshouse red spider mite , Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Saxifraga paradoxa (Fragile saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Underplanting, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Prefers cool, moist summers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
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 paradoxa
Other names
Fragile saxifrage, Zahlbrucknera paradoxa
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Species
S. paradoxa - S. paradoxa is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with trailing stems bearing kidney-shaped, shallowly lobed, mid- to bright green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, cymes of pale green flowers with linear petals.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Trailing
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Colour
Flower
Pale-green in Spring; Pale-green in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Vine weevil , Glasshouse red spider mite , Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Saxifraga paradoxa (Fragile saxifrage) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Underplanting, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Prefers cool, moist summers.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Exposed
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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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed | Tell us... |
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