lifelong saxifrage
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S. paniculata is an evergreen perennial with rosettes, up to 9cm across, made up of narrow, incurved, grey-green, lime-encrusted leaves. White, rarely pink, cup-shaped flowers open in narrow, flat sprays up to 20cm long in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- lifelong saxifrage (Saxifraga paniculata)
- 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
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lifelong saxifrage
Distribution map
Europe, Caucasus and Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lifelong saxifrage
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lifelong saxifrage care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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 separating rosettes and rooting as cuttings in late spring or early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, very well-drained, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun, or in a pot in an alpine house using 50:50 loam-based compost and sharp grit
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Aphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem
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