saxifrage 'Black Ruby'
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A clump-forming perennial growing up to 30cm tall. The lobed leaves are 6-10cm wide and a dark purple-black colour in spring and summer before turning dark red in autumn. Ruby-red to pink flowers are borne in loose panicles in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- saxifrage 'Black Ruby' (Saxifraga Black Ruby ('Black Leaf'))
- Genus
- Saxifraga
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of saxifrage 'Black Ruby'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of saxifrage 'Black Ruby'
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saxifrage 'Black Ruby' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of clumps
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil in deep or partial shade. Suitable for a rock garden or border
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally trouble free but may be prone to attack by slugs and vine weevil
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