Saxifraga 'Variegata' (cuneifolia)
Shield leaved saxifrage
Also known as Saxifraga cuneifolia 'Variegata'
- Height × spread
- 0.23m × 0.5m
- Position
- Part shade
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer
Availability
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About this plant
This species comes from the mountainous regions of Europe and forms neat little rosettes of some charm. The small leaves are like flat topped fans, with neat, variable, yellow blotches on their otherwise smooth green surface. It produces small sprays of white flowers in the spring, before settling down to its well ordered lifestyle.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.23m
- Spread
- 0.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Flowers in
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Rock garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Poor soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Bee attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.
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