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Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Black Ruby'
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Steenbreek, the dark shining bladrozetten make this. The average size is 20 cm. The flower colour is pink. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is September - November.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.2.3.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sheltered, shaded place, between or near trees or shrubs, with a cool soil and maybe an hour or so sun a day.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Light shade, possible near a rock garden.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : roserood

Flowering period : september - november

Size approx. : 20 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Tuin van Geri Moolenaar en Nora Goosen

Family : Saxifragaceae


© first picture : ngoosen.fotki.com, Mrs. Nora Goosen, Leiden, Netherlands

© picture 2 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Spruyt - van der Jeugd

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Spruyt - van der Jeugd