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saxifrage 'Black Ruby'

Saxifraga Black Ruby ('Black Leaf') (_fortunei_) (5)

Genus: Saxifraga
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial growing up to 30cm tall. The lobed leaves are 6-10cm wide and a dark purple-black colour in spring and summer before turning dark red in autumn. Ruby-red to pink flowers are borne in loose panicles in autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in deep or partial shade. Suitable for a rock garden or border

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division of clumps

Pests

Generally trouble free but may be prone to attack by slugs and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryBog GardenSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years