Saxifraga umbrosa (common name London Pride)

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Saxifraga umbrosa (aka London Pride)

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Joined 7 Aug, 2007

Berkshire

Andrewr

joined 7 Aug, 2007

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joined 18 Oct, 2007

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joined 11 Nov, 2007

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Buckinghamshire

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West Sussex

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joined 15 Feb, 2008

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joined 19 Jul, 2007

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Comments on Saxifraga umbrosa

Irish

9 May, 2008

i have loads of these in my garden this yr.. i presume you can divide them when they start to die down?

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In Andrewr's garden

Brilliant as ground cover for old-fashioned roses

In Majeekahead's garden

reliable evergreen perennial with rosettes of rich green & yellow fleshy leaves. sprays of small pink flowers in summer
moist soil prefers shade
bought from ebay 2007 - planted in full shade at the back of the bed infront of the forsytheia.

In Davedarwent's garden

Crazy Paving area

In Xela's garden

Planted Vistabile fence border

Known as London Pride or None-So-Pretty (Saxifraga umbrosa) is a small plant. It bears green rosettes of leaves

SAXIFRAGE

Saxifrage (Saxifraga) is a genus of plants belonging to the family Saxifragaceae. They bear corymbs or panicles of usually white or yellow flowers, and most are compact plants. The species include Saxifraga umbrosa (London Pride).

Plant Type:herbaceous perennial

Hardiness:hardy

Position:
Soil type: any humus rich soil
Exposure:
thrives best in partial shade

Flowers: March - June
numerous, quaint, tall, hairy flower-stalks bearing panicles of small flowers. Each of the five small white petals is dotted with red, and towards the centre of the flower with yellow; whilst the erect white stamens are terminated by terra- cotta coloured anthers.

Evergreen : yes

Care:should be lifted and replanted every third or fourth year.

In Goringfolly's garden

Nice edging plant for the side of a path. Best in sun but not too fussy. Delicate sprays of pinkish flowers in the spring.