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magic carpet saxifrage

Saxifraga 'Tricolor' (_stolonifera_) (5)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Saxifraga
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

'Tricolor' is a stoloniferous perennial to 30cm in height, the rounded hairy leaves reddish-green with a broad white to pink margin; small white flowers in open panicles

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in deep or partial shade; needs a temperature of at least 5°C. Often grown as a houseplant

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by runners that root on contact with moist soil or compost

Pests

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

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

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