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    Saxifrage

    Saxifraga

    Elegant perennial with succulent leaves and delicate flowers. Perfect for alpine gardens, rock gardens, and hanging baskets. Undemanding and frost-hardy in CIS climates.

    Stages of growth

    0-14
    15-60
    61-120
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    Calendar in the garden

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    Current month
    Seedling/propagation
    Feb - Apr
    Planting in the ground
    Mar - Oct
    Peak flowering
    May - Sep

    How to care

    Transfer

    Plant in special soil for succulents and alpines

    🌱Fertilizers
    Frequency:

    once during period

    Types:

    weak solution of balanced fertilizer

    Watering

    Moderate, avoid waterlogging and standing water

    💡Tips
    • Avoid direct sunlight for the first 2 weeks
    • Ensure good air circulation

    Difficulty growing

    Easy
    Overall Difficulty

    Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.

    Easy
    Average
    Difficult

    Growing conditions

    Frost resistance zone
    3-9
    Temperature range
    -35° — 30°
    Lighting
    Partial shade, morning sun acceptable
    Also suitable: Grows well on west-facing slopes with light shade in hot regions

    Soil preparation

    pH
    Soil acidity
    6.0-7.5
    Soil type
    rocky, well-drained, low-fertility, with gravel and sand added

    Planting parameters

    📏Distance between plants
    20-30 cm between plants
    ⬇️Planting depth
    surface placement, succulent leaves are not buried
    🌱Planting methods
    seeds, cuttings, division

    💡Preparation Tips

    • Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
    • Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
    • If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat

    Frequently asked questions(6)

    Spring (April-May) or fall (September-October). Spring planting is preferable for establishment before summer.

    On alpine gardens, in rock crevices, in rock gardens or hanging baskets. Requires partial shade and good drainage.

    Special soil for alpines and succulents: mix of peat, loam, sand and gravel in 1:1:1:1 ratio.

    As the top soil dries, typically 1-2 times per week. Overwatering is harmful to succulent leaves.

    Divide clumps in spring or fall, take cuttings (rosettes) in summer, or sow seeds in spring.

    In very cold regions (below -25°C), cover with evergreen branches or dry leaves. In moderate climates, mulch at the base.

    Role in the garden

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