Saxifraga umbrosa 'Clarence Elliott's'       0

Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Saxifraga
English name: London pride 'Clarence Elliott'
Zone: Mediterranean
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: dark green
Flower color: pink
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 April until May

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

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI

Experiences in the garden
27-11-13A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
13-07-17 3x Dead plant asphyxiate: par 01655 Scutellaria incana JTz3.
10-04-14 3x Dead plant because of watering problem: JTz3.