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Saxifraga fragosoi (Fragosa saxifrage)

Other names: Saxifraga continentalis

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Species
S. fragosoi is a mat- or cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with rosettes of lobed, hairy, pale yellow-green leaves, often flushed red when growing in sun, and, from late spring into summer, slender, wiry stems bearing white flowers with yellow centres.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.3 m 0.3 m 2-5 years
0 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
Exposure
  • Exposed

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Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, consistently moist but very well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Prefers cool, moist summers. A light top-dressing of sand after flowering will help keep clumps tight and avoid root-rot.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, City, Low Maintenance, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

Spain, Portugal, France

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Trim lightly after flowers to remove spent flower stalks. Do not cut in autumn or spring.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite

Slugs

Vine weevil

Aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Add grit to clay soils to improve the drainage

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

Detach rosette

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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