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Saxifraga Irish

Saxifraga Irish
Saxifrage

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Perennial with reddish-pink buds opening in pale-pink flowers.
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Saxifraga 'Irish' bears beautiful dark green rosettes measuring 1 to 3cm (1in) in diameter, curled like parsley. The initially bright reddish-pink buds open into pale-pink flowers. The solitary blooms are borne at the top of slender stems and completely cover the foliage.

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Saxifraga Irish (Flowering) Flowering
Saxifraga Irish (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Saxifraga

Species

Irish

Family

Saxifragaceae

Other common names

Saxifrage

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Grow this bright young plant in a rockery or at the edge of a bed in any very humus-rich but well-drained soil.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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