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1913 - 1922:<br><em>Saxifraga</em> ‘Tumbling Waters’

1913 - 1922:
Saxifraga ‘Tumbling Waters’

Rosettes of silvery foliage topped with magnificent arching spikes of frothy white flowers. Raised in 1913 by renowned rock garden specialist Captain Symons-Jeune, it won the Award of Merit in 1920.

Plant Champion: Sergeant Stan Pepper, 92, from London Ex-paratrooper Sergeant Stan Pepper joined the armed forces at the age of 17 and is now a Chelsea Pensioner. Stan has 24 great grandchildren, is a keen gardener and grows Saxifraga ‘Tumbling Waters’ because it can be planted on a rockery or wall and doesn't require too much bending over.

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Terms & Conditions apply. Closing date for the Plant of the Centenary vote is 12 noon Friday 24 May, 2013.