Saxifraga marginata
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A variable, robust, evergreen, cushion-forming perennial with columnar or large, open rosette shoots of spoon-shaped, grey-green, partially encrusted leaves, 8-12mm long. Flowering stems between 10-14cm in height, bear up to nine pure white, cup-shaped flowers, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Saxifraga marginata (Saxifraga marginata)
- Genus
- Saxifraga
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Saxifraga marginata
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Saxifraga marginata
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Saxifraga marginata care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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 detaching individual rosettes and rooting as cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moist but very well-drained, alkaline or neutral soil in light shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, vine weevil, and glasshouse red spider mites
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