Description
Saxifraga ‘Peter Pan’ is a beautiful evergreen plant that forms a low cushion of lobed, mossy foliage. In late spring and early summer, it produces delicate rose-pink flowers with pale yellow centres that sit atop fine, upright stems. This plant is ideal for rock gardens, alpine troughs, and as a groundcover in sunny to partially shaded areas. It is also suitable for planting in containers. ‘Peter Pan’ is a great choice for those looking to add color and texture to their garden in a small space.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Saxifrage ‘Peter Pan’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Saxifraga ‘Peter Pan’ can grow to a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.3m.
- Did You Know That:In folklore, saxifrage was said to have the power to break rocks, and was used as an ingredient in magical spells to overcome obstacles and barriers?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Saxifraga ‘Peter Pan’ prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Saxifraga ‘Peter Pan’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Saxifraga ‘Peter Pan’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Saxifraga ‘Peter Pan’ can have problems with aphids and slugs, and it tends not to have problems with diseases.