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purple mountain saxifrage 'Theoden'

Saxifraga 'Theoden' (_oppositifolia_) (7)

Genus: Saxifraga
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

'Theoden' is a mat-forming evergreen perennial to 2cm in height, with oblong dark green leaves 3-5mm in length, and cup-shaped vivid purple flowers to 2cm in width held just above the leaves in early summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but very well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Can be grown in a pot in alpine house

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Aphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years