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Saxifraga 'Slack's Vesuvius' (Saxifrage 'Slack's Vesuvius')
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Saxifraga 'Slack's Vesuvius'
Other names
Saxifrage 'Slack's Vesuvius'
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Variety or Cultivar
'Slack's Vesuvius' _ 'Slack's Vesuvius' is a compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennials with rosettes of strap-shaped, light-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, arching stems bearing panicles of crimson flowers with white petal tips.
Saxifraga 'Slack's Vesuvius' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Mat Forming
Flower
White, Crimson in Spring; White, Crimson in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead if desired.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Saxifraga 'Slack's Vesuvius' (Saxifrage 'Slack's Vesuvius') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, very free-draining, acid-free soil in full sun or light shade, however in warm situations, protect from leaf-scorch. Do not allow to dry out.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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 'Slack's Vesuvius'
Other names
Saxifrage 'Slack's Vesuvius'
Genus
Saxifraga Saxifraga
Variety or Cultivar
'Slack's Vesuvius' _ 'Slack's Vesuvius' is a compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennials with rosettes of strap-shaped, light-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, arching stems bearing panicles of crimson flowers with white petal tips.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Crimson in Spring; White, Crimson in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Deadhead if desired.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings
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Where to grow
Saxifraga 'Slack's Vesuvius' (Saxifrage 'Slack's Vesuvius') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, very free-draining, acid-free soil in full sun or light shade, however in warm situations, protect from leaf-scorch. Do not allow to dry out.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
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
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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