Saxifraga fortunei 'Wada' (Wada saxifrage)
Botanical Information
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Species | fortunei |
| Cultivar | 'Wada' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to China, Japan and Korea. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A clump-forming perennial reaching a maximum height of 0.5m. Red stems are complimented by green foliage and white flowers. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower borders, flower beds, garden edging. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in spring. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil in deep or partial shade. |
| Pests | Susceptible to attack from slugs and vine weevil. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Saxifraga fortunei 'Wada', form. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Saxifraga fortunei 'Wada', leaf. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Saxifraga fortunei 'Wada', flower. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.