Saxifraga x byam-groundsii 'Lenka'
Saxifraga x byam-groundsii 'Lenka' (Saxifrage 'Lenka')
is a fully hardy perennial evergreen alpine with yellow flowers in late Spring, and it takes 2 to 3 years to flower. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are rotate shaped. It looks best in Spring.Soil
Saxifraga x byam-groundsii 'Lenka' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5) to 8.5 (alkaline ranges from 8.1 to 8.5). It is adapted to chalk, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a rounded plant and has a mat forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.2m / 5.9in and spread of 0.2m / 7.9in. It can take 4-5 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves.
Exposure
The plant is happy in any situation, exposed or sheltered.
Uses
Container plant, gravel, ground cover and rock garden.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
-28°C / -18.4F 6.5 to 8.5 4-5 years 0.2m / 5.9in 0.2m / 7.9in
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| Saxifrage 'Lenka' (Ireland) |
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