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Petrorhagia saxifraga
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Rotsanjer. In appearance a tussenweg between anjer and gips. The average size is 30 cm. The flower colour is light pink. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - September.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.4.1.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : For a sunny, moist, rocky soil, like mountainsides.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : To be planted in small groups or solitary, moist soil.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : lichtrose

Flowering period : june - september

Size approx. : 15 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Date taken : 22.02.2006

Family : Caryophyllaceae


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© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Voorbeeldtuin Appeltern