Saxifraga x urbium

Common name: London Pride

Description: This charming evergreen perennial forms neat rosettes of spoon-shaped, succulent-like leaves that create excellent ground cover in difficult shaded areas. In late spring and early summer, delicate sprays of small pink-spotted white flowers rise above the foliage on slender stems, creating a cloud-like effect. The plant spreads slowly by runners to form attractive colonies, making it invaluable for naturalising in woodland gardens or under trees where grass struggles. This British native is exceptionally tolerant of urban pollution and neglect.

Other benefits: excellent ground cover for difficult areas, tolerates urban pollution, very low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: flowers attract small bees and hoverflies, rosettes provide shelter for beneficial insects

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 25cm x 40cm

Position: partial to full shade; excellent for deep shade under trees

Soil pH: very adaptable; tolerates poor, dry soils

Moisture: drought tolerant; thrives in dry shade conditions

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -25°C