I came across a particularly pretty alpine yesterday as I was looking for something to deter birds from attacking my
Prunus avium 'Stella' sweet cherry tree, and I had to have it. This 'had to have' thing happens to me a lot! The flowers are quite striking and relatively large on long, graceful stems above a cushion of bright green leaves. I'm starting to squeeze plants into my herbaceous borders. I know there is a planting distance rule to be observed with plants, including hardy perennials, but I work on the theory that perennials can be divided, moved, or that they might simply die. It's a case of survival of the fittest in my garden. Strugglers and stragglers get kicked out.
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| Saxifraga 'Sprite' |
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| Saxifraga 'Sprite' |
The label says: 'Masses of starry, rose flowers on wiry little stems above mounds of fresh green, mossy, spreading foliage. Height & Spread 15cm x 25cm (6in x 10in). Position: Plant in sun or partial shade on moist but well-drained soil.