Purple Saxifrage. A mat-forming saxifrage with thin rosettes of dark green leaves. Large, bright rose-pink flowers in mid-spring. Max Height 3cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Saxifraga oppositifolia ‘Ruth Draper’
A mat-forming saxifrage with thin rosettes of dark green leaves. Large, bright rose-pink flowers in mid-spring.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Saxifraga |
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Species | oppositifolia |
Varietry | 'Ruth Draper' |
Common Name | Purple Saxifrage |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 3cm |
Family | Saxifragaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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