Saxifrage. A rosette-forming saxifrage with rosettes of beetroot-red leaves. Sprays of starry white flowers in mid-autumn. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers October to November. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Saxifraga fortunei ‘Wada’
A rosette-forming saxifrage with rosettes of beetroot-red leaves. Sprays of starry white flowers in mid-autumn.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Saxifraga |
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Species | fortunei |
Varietry | 'Wada' |
Common Name | Saxifrage |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Saxifragaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red |
Flowers From | October, November |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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