Saxifraga 'Aureopunctata'

Also Known As

Saxifraga × urbium 'Aureopunctata'
Saxifraga umbrosa 'Variegata'
Golden London Pride
Variegated London Pride

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Saxifraga 'Aureopunctata' plant details

Saxifraga 'Aureopunctata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga 'Aureopunctata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: mounding, rock garden, spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga 'Aureopunctata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A reliable ground cover for even impossible spots in part sun to full shade. Evergreen succulent rosettes are speckled with irregular gold markings. Produces airy panicles of white flowers with a pink tinge in late spring. Useful for edging pathways, for the front of the border in sun to part shade or in containers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

We found this at Heronswood many moons ago…a most 'un-saxi' saxifrage, with spoon shaped overlapping leaves polka dotted with yellow! A ground hugging little mound for part shade, fast draining moist soils, outstanding rock garden. 18" wands of pink flowers last for weeks!