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Petrorhagia saxifraga

Petrorhagia saxifraga
Tunic Flower, Coat Flower, Pink Saxifrage

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Small perennial forming small flowers with dark pink veins that persist. A magnificent ground cover for dry soil.
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Petrorhagia saxifraga, better known as Pink Saxifrage or Tunic Flower, is a herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit. A long flowering period from June to September produces small pink panicle flowers with dark veins.

The foliage of Petrorhagia saxifraga is semi-evergreen, forming a dense tuft. It has fine green leaves that are needle-like (linear, rigid, and pointed). It can be used to create a beautiful ground cover that decorates gardens.

At maturity, Petrorhagia saxifraga can reach a height of 20 cm (8 in). Originating from dry and sandy rocky areas in southern and central Europe, it can be found along roadsides and in dry bushes and meadows. In your garden, it will be well suited for borders or rockeries.

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Petrorhagia saxifraga (Flowering) Flowering
Petrorhagia saxifraga (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to August

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Petrorhagia

Species

saxifraga

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Tunic Flower, Coat Flower, Pink Saxifrage

Origin

Alps

Product reference73761

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Planting and care

Petrorhagia saxifraga should ideally be placed in direct sunlight. You can also place it in partial shade, but it may not fully bloom. Plant it in a rather dry and well-drained soil. This plant thrives in dry and rocky terrains and therefore tolerates drought. To plant your young plant, work the soil into a 20 cm (8 in) cube, crumble the soil well and add a bottom amendment such as dried blood or crushed horn. Position your plant, removed from its bucket, and cover the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1 in) of soil. Fill the hole and water generously to eliminate air pockets.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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