Saxifraga x urbium (London Pride)
London Pride, None-So-Pretty, St. Patrick's Cabbage, Whimsey, Prattling Parnell, Look Up and Kiss Me
Award-winning Saxifraga x urbium (London Pride) is an evergreen perennial forming a dense, spreading carpet of rosettes of spoon-shaped, long-stalked leaves with scalloped margins. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of pink-flushed white flowers borne in airy panicles, rise on 12 in. (30 cm) stems above the foliage and create a ravishing display. Tough and easy in a wide variety of conditions, Saxifraga x urbium is undemanding, versatile, and adds year-round interest in the shade garden. This hybrid between S. spathularis and S. umbrosa is particularly useful as a shade-tolerant ground cover, quickly making large colonies after a few years.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 12 in. tall (30 cm). Will spread and provide rapid ground cover without being aggressively invasive.
- Best in part shade to full shade in average, well-drained soils. Soil pH is not critical, and it will grow in acid or alkaline soils as long as moisture can be provided. Shady, moist areas are preferred.
- A great choice for beds and borders, edging, underplanting roses, and shrubs, or as a groundcover.
- Cut off flower stems after flowering.
- Virtually disease free. Keep an eye out for vine weevil.
- Propagate by division in spring or detach rosettes and root in late spring to early summer.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |