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Saxifraga 'Rosea' (_paniculata_) (8)

saxifrage 'Rosea'

'Rosea' is an evergreen perennial forming a mat of rosettes of narrow grey-green leaves. Stems to 30cm bear large panicles of clear rose-pink flowers 12mm wide in early summer

Synonyms
Saxifraga 'Rubra' (_paniculata_)
Saxifraga 'Rubra' (_aizoon_)
see moreSaxifraga 'Crimson Rose' (_paniculata_)
Saxifraga aizoon 'Rosea'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Saxifragaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Saxifraga can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, mostly mat-forming in habit, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and starry or rounded flowers which may be solitary of in panicles or cymes

Name status

Accepted

Horticultural Group
Ligulatae section saxifrages are evergreen perennials forming monocarpic rosettes, usually clustered, of narrowly strap-shaped or oblong, lime-encrusted leaves, with sprays of small white, pale yellow or pink flowers in late spring or early summer

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, very well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Can be grown in a pot in an alpine house but easy to grow outside

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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