giant golden saxifrage
Also known as: large-leaved chrysosplenium
A low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial to around 15cm. The primrose-like leaves are dark grey-green, flushed with dark, bronzy red, especially in cold weather. Clusters of greenish-white flowers with prominent pink-tipped stamens are produced in late winter and early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- giant golden saxifrage (Chrysosplenium macrophyllum)
- Genus
- Chrysosplenium
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of giant golden saxifrage
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of giant golden saxifrage
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giant golden saxifrage 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 needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, or by separating rooted runners
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full or semi-shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Susceptible to slugs and snails
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