Saxifraga fortunei 'Black Ruby' plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Saxifraga fortunei 'Black Ruby'

  • Perennial
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 10-40 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Bronze-brown foliage

Garden use

Use

Cemetery plants Along path Groundcover Border Slope Troughs Small garden Shrub border Pot Roof garden intensive Woodland Planters Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Rockgarden Dry bed

Ornamental value and special features

Autumn color Foliage plant Semi wintergreen

Growth

Fast

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 10 - 40 cm
Flowering time September - November
Flower colour deep pink
Leaf colour Brown Green
Growth habit tuft
Growth rate fast
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
Moisture average, moist
Soil pervious, light, normal
Soil fertility normal, high

Botanical information

Botanical name Saxifraga fortunei 'Black Ruby'
Genus Saxifraga
Family Saxifragaceae
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Origin hybrid
Saxifraga
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