A beautiful frost hardy evergreen ground covering plant, with tiny white flowers on tender upright stems that dance on a gentle breeze. The unassuming Saxifraga stolonifera is a delightful plant with intriguing silvery veined olive toned leaves with a reddish-purple underside. It is commonly known as the strawberry begonia. Saxifraga stolonifera is semi-hardy and is not often seen growing outside. Although dainty this plant has survived -5ºc in the Grow Paradise Nursery Garden. Take inspiration from its use as a house plant and place on the edge of pots and hanging baskets, for an abundance of foliage at eye level. Saxifraga stolonifera is a perennial that would be a perfect addition to a wide variety of planting schemes with its array of complimentary tones.
Current size: Sold in a 9cm pot.
An eye-catching evergreen variegated plant that will produce clouds of orchid-like blooms in summer. Saxifraga stolonifera 'Tricolour' is a spreading perennial that produces masses of rounded hairy leaves with a broad pink to white margin. In mild gardens is will remain evergreen, providing a unique and colourful ground cover throughout the year. It can also be grown in a hanging basket or container, where it's spreading stolons and young offsets will hang down providing visual interest. In summer delicate flower stems are held 30cm high and are covered in flowers that resemble miniature white orchids. We have used Saxifraga stolonifera as ground cover in the Grow Paradise garden for years, with it surviving a dry -6ºC unscathed.
Current height: 10cm, including pot.
Chelsea plant of the year 2022! Deep maroon fleshy leaves remain this colour even in winter, turning almost black under the summer sun. The notably glossy spoon shaped leaves of Semponium 'Destiny' have a slight veiny texture, making this a truly eye-catching cultivar. In time Semponium 'Destiny' will grow into a beautiful branching specimen.
Semponium is a world-first cross between Sempervivum and Aeonium. The stunning rosettes and shrubby habit of Aeoniums are combined with the reliable hardiness of Sempervivum to create a ground-breaking range of vigorous hybrid plants and new colours. Semponiums are hardy down to -4ºC, though young plug plants will need to be grown on in a frost-free spot. Semponiums are incredibly versatile, growing well in pots, gravel gardens and in gaps in exotic borders. A must have plant for any collection!
Current size: Rooted in a 9cm pot.
Satisfyingly geometrically arranged thick green leaves that are edged with orange when grown under intense sun. This ground-breaking hybrid will quickly branch out and form a beautiful specimen plant. Semponium 'Diamond' will quickly branch out to form a striking multi-headed specimen.
Semponium is a world-first cross between Sempervivum and Aeonium. The stunning rosettes and shrubby habit of Aeoniums are combined with the reliable hardiness of Sempervivum to create a ground-breaking range of vigorous hybrid plants and new colours. Semponiums are hardy down to -4ºC, though young plug plants will need to be grown on in a frost-free spot. Semponiums are incredibly versatile, growing well in pots, gravel gardens and in gaps in exotic borders. A must have plant for any collection!
Current size: Rooted in a 9cm pot.
Perfectly geometric pointed leaves that flush bright red in the summer sun. The centre of each rosette remains a beautiful contrasting lime green colour. Semponium 'Sienna' will quickly branch out to form a striking multi-headed specimen.
Semponium is a world-first cross between Sempervivum and Aeonium. The stunning rosettes and shrubby habit of Aeoniums are combined with the reliable hardiness of Sempervivum to create a ground-breaking range of vigorous hybrid plants and new colours. Semponiums are hardy down to -4ºC, though young plug plants will need to be grown on in a frost-free spot. Semponiums are incredibly versatile, growing well in pots, gravel gardens and in gaps in exotic borders. A must have plant for any collection!
Current size: Rooted in a 9cm pot.