Chrysosplenium macrophyllum
giant golden saxifrage
A low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial to around 15cm. The primrose-like leaves are dark grey-green, flushed with dark, bronzy red, especially in cold weather. Clusters of greenish-white flowers with prominent pink-tipped stamens are produced in late winter and early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Red Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Green Red Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | White | Green Red Grey Silver |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Chrysosplenium are small, sometimes stoloniferous, shade-loving perennials with long-stalked, rounded or kidney-shaped leaves and small yellow, green, white, or purple flowers in terminal bracted clusters
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full or semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by division, or by separating rooted runners
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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