Saxifrage. A dense mat-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of dark green leaves. Short stems of wine-red flowers in early to mid-spring. Max Height 5cm to 8cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Saxifraga x anglica ‘Grace Farwell’
A dense mat-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of dark green leaves. Short stems of wine-red flowers in early to mid-spring.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Saxifraga |
---|---|
Species | x anglica |
Varietry | 'Grace Farwell' |
Common Name | Saxifrage |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm, 8cm |
Family | Saxifragaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
Related products
Acaena saccaticupula ‘Blue Haze’
A vigorous creeping alpine with grey-blue leaves. Small round flowerheads are followed by dark red burrs.
Acaena microphylla ‘Kupferteppich’ Copper Carpet
A compact mat-forming evergreen alpine. Leaves bronze-tinged with bright red burrs.
Aethionema grandiflorum Pulchellum Group
Grown for the masses of tiny pink flowers produced in spring. Likes alkaline soil. Short lived.
Ajuga reptans ‘Variegata’
Compact semi-evergreen alpine with green and cream variegated leaves Spike-like blue flowers.
Ajuga reptans ‘Purple Torch’
Creeping semi-evergreen with shiny purple leaves and spike-like purple-blue flowers.
Ajuga reptans ‘Pink Elf’
Compact semi-evergreen alpine with dark green leaves Spike-like pink flowers.
Acaena caesiiglauca
A creeping evergreen with glaucous blue leaves. Round flowerheads followed by reddish brown burrs late summer.
Acaena buchananii
A fast -growing evergreen forming an apple-green mat with greenish burrs.