Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Black Ruby'       0

Author: Hortulanorum (Horticole)
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Saxifraga
English name: Spoon-leaved saxifrage 'Black Ruby'
Zone: Asia
References for the genus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 15. ISBN
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 106 pag. 4-11. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: purple
Flower color: purple
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from August until October

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Experiences in the garden
27-11-13A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
10-04-14 6x Dead plant because of watering problem: Petite Pép.