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Alpines are generally small plants that like a spot in full sun and well-drained soil. But you don't need a rockery to grow them in. You can make a special bed or use containers
Saxifraga, Saxifrage
Latin nameSaxifraga
Common nameSaxifrage
Type of plantPerennial
HardinessHardy
Flower colourWhite and pink
Leaf colourMid-green
Height and spread10cm to 15cm x 10cm to 30cm (4in to 6in x 4in to 1ft)
Description
Evergreen perennials that form tight cushions of leaves above which the upward-facing flowers appear on tiny stems, giving the impression the whiole mound is in flower. Needs free-draining soil and shade from the midday sun.
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