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.
| Hardiness |
6 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Whimsey, Saxifrage, London Pride |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
6 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Whimsey, Saxifrage, London Pride |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Saxifraga x urbium (London Pride) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Saxifraga x urbium (London Pride) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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