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retuse saxifrage

Saxifraga retusa (7)

Genus: Saxifraga
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A dense, cushion-forming evergreen perennial to 5cm tall, with tiny green leaves and clusters or 2-five rich rose-red cup-shaped flowers with orange stamens that stand proud of the petals, in early spring

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but very well-drained, alkaline or neutral soil in light shade. Ideal for an alpine house where there is protection from winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by detaching individual rosettes and rooting as cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years