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Saxifraga 'Primuloides'

Also Known As

Saxifraga umbrosa 'Primuloides'
Saxifraga umbrosa primuloides 'Nana'
Saxifraga umbrosa var. primuloides
Saxifraga x 'Primuloides'
London Pride
Miniature London Pride Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-10"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Saxifraga 'Primuloides' plant details

Saxifraga 'Primuloides' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga 'Primuloides'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga 'Primuloides'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep green and rapidly spreading evergreen groundcover, this "london pride" is a great knitter for the garden under shrubs and between other diminutive or clump forming plants. Attractive rosettes bare cerise 10" stalks that carry cheery pink flowers in early summer. Can tolerate deep shade but flowers best in more sun. Sun to shade and average moisture. USDA zone 7

By: Cistus Nursery

Tight rosettes of dark green leaves will grow into a ground-hugging carpet with panicles of red-spotted white flowers. An evergreen, and a superb, dense, unlikely looking ground cover for dry shade! Tolerates water. Darn cute!

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Neat compact rosettes of 3” scalloped leaves. Clusters of many white flowers on 12” stalks in the summer. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and woodland gardens.