The genus Saxifrage is a very diverse genus with a wide range of semiperennial to perennial plants, covering some 480 species in total. Saxifrages can be found from the greater part of the temperate and sub-arctic zones of the northern hemispheres with some "exotic" outposts in Ethiopia, Mexico and the Arctic region. Several subalpine species from dryish spots in mountainous regions have succulent, usually nicely glaucous leaves in dense rosettes and make very dense, floriferous clusters with time. This group of Saxifrage is best grown in small crevices filled with a humus-rich, sandy soil in full sun in the rock garden.
Sow the tiny, dust-like seeds very flat on a humus-rich, very sandy or stony soil from early spring to mid summer. Do not cover seeds with soil and keep pots in full sun. Always water from beneath and keep pots sheltered from heavy rains so that seeds will not be dispersed. Transplant young plants in early spring as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
50 seeds per package.
Saxifraga (Winter Hardy Succulent Saxifrage)
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Saxifraga cotyledon
35cm, large inflorescences with numerous white flowers, sometimes marked red, above dense rosettes of long spathulate, pale green leaves with white margins. For a well drained soil in full sun, excellent for the rock garden. V-VII.
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Saxifraga crustata
10 (15)cm, medium sized rosettes of long, narrow, succulent, light green leaves with white margins. Native to the Dolomites and eastern Alps. Erect growing flower stalks with numerous small, cream white flowers. For a partially shaded to sunny spot in the rock garden. V-VII.
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Saxifraga hostii ssp. hostii
30 (60)cm, large rosettes of long, spathulate, light green leaves with white margins. Makes milky white flowers with small purple spots on very high stems. For any well drained soil in full sun. Very easy and robust. VI-VII.
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| seed package 1698 | € 3,99 | ||
Saxifraga paniculata
10 (15)cm, like a small version of Saxifraga hostii with tight clusters of medium sized, dark green rosettes with white markings on margins. Plenty of white flowers. For a sunny spot in the rock garden. IV-V.
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| seed package 1701 | € 4,99 | ||
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