Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia (8)
small-leaved lifelong saxifrage
A miniature encrusted saxifrage, creating an evergreen mat of small rosettes and producing clusters of creamy-white flowers on red-tinged stems in early summer
Synonyms
Saxifraga aizoon 'Baldensis'Saxifraga 'Minutifolia' (_paniculata_)
see moreSaxifraga 'Baldensis'
Saxifraga paniculata var. baldensis
Saxifraga aizoon var. minutifolia
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Correct
- 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
- Plant range
- C&S Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in a pot in an alpine house using 50:50 peat-free, loam-based compost and sharp grit
Propagation
Propagate by separating rosettes and rooting as cuttings in late spring or early summer
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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