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Saxifraga cortusifolia Shiranami - Saxifrage
Gorgeous young plants with beautiful white flowers.
Nelly, 24/10/2023
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Saxifraga 'Shiranami' is a refined small perennial of the undergrowth and shaded rocky areas. It is adorned with pretty rounded and glossy foliage. At the end of the season, it produces a generous and delicate flowering of small white, double and asymmetrical dentate flowers. Plant it in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in the ground or a container. You can also cultivate it in the Japanese style, in bowls that can be placed near the house during flowering, from September to November.
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Saxifraga cortusifolia var. fortunei, from the Saxifragaceae family, is native to Japanese forests. This small plant develops a rosette of deciduous leaves 20cm (8in) in diameter. They are rounded, lobed, dentate, and glossy, and measure from 5 to 8cm (2 to 3in) long. The flowering plant will reach approximately 20cm (8in) in height and spread. In this 'Shiranami' variety, the rounded and lobed foliage is particularly fine. Its colour is a medium green, slightly tinged with olive-green. At the end of summer, and until the first cold, pyramid-shaped panicles measuring 10cm (4in) long emerge from the tuft of leaves. They bear a multitude of globose flower buds that open into very pretty white flowers, distinctly asymmetrical, with a diameter of 3 to 5cm (1 to 2in). They are formed by short upper petals and numerous longer lower petals, fringed at the edges. The small heart of the flower is a bright yellow. Lean in a little closer to discover their delicate scent.
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Saxifraga 'Shiranami' thrives in light, humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil in semi-shade or full shade. These conditions can be found in a cool shady rockery or near a north-facing facade, in well-drained soil. It can also be planted at the base of deciduous trees or shrubs, taking care to remove dead leaves that could cover the plant in autumn. It also makes lovely borders, adorns walls, and decorates shaded areas of a patio. Dwarf hostas, Japanese ferns (Athyrium niponicum var. pictum), bellflowers, and Veronica umbrosa will be good companions for this extremely refined small perennial.
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NOTE: This is a delicate plant to be reserved for experienced gardeners. Plant 'Shiranami' Saxifrage in any light, moist, slightly acidic soil, without excess limestone. This perennial does not tolerate heavy and wet soils in winter, nor limestone and dry soils in summer.
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Plant from September to March, 9 plants per m², in a well-draining and rich mixture of ericaceous soil, pumice, and garden soil. It thrives in moist and humus-rich soils found in mountain woodlands and does not tolerate excessive winter moisture or summer drought. However, it can tolerate root competition from trees and bushes as long as the soil does not dry out in summer. Choose a semi-shaded to shaded position, always keeping it moist. If planted at the base of deciduous trees or bushes, remove any fallen autumn leaves covering the clump. It is susceptible to attacks from aphids, gastropods, and vine weevils.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.