{"product_id":"opposite-leaved-golden-saxifrage-chrysosplenium-oppositifolium","title":"OPPOSITE-LEAVED GOLDEN SAXIFRAGE  Chrysosplenium oppositifolium","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEglyn Cyferbynddail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA delicate native wildflower of damp, shady places, \u003cspan\u003eOpposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage is a charming native  perennial, found growing in damp woodlands, beside streams, along wet banks and in shady, mossy places. Despite its name, its tiny flowers are greenish-yellow rather than bright gold, creating a subtle splash of colour in the spring woodland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis low-growing plant forms attractive mats of rounded, bright green leaves held in opposite pairs along its stems. Its small flowers are surrounded by yellow-green bracts, giving the plant its distinctive golden appearance. It is an excellent choice for recreating the damp, woodland habitats where it naturally thrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage prefers \u003c\/span\u003emoist to wet soil in partial or full shade\u003cspan\u003e. It grows particularly well in humus-rich ground and is ideal for damp woodland gardens, shaded stream margins, bog gardens and other consistently moist areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt spreads gradually to form a low-growing carpet, making it useful as a native ground-cover plant in suitable conditions. It is not suited to dry, sunny borders and will struggle if the soil is allowed to dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an early-flowering native plant, Opposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage provides a useful source of pollen and nectar for small insects during spring. Its dense, low-growing foliage also contributes to the structure and diversity of damp woodland habitats, supporting the wider ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.38px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003evoid allowing the soil to dry out completely. Once established in the right conditions, it requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposite-leaved Golden Saxifrage is a lovely choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, native woodland planting and the restoration of damp habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approximately 5–15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering period:\u003cspan\u003e March to May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Green  \/ Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celtic Wildflowers","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":56509660299643,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 x Root Trainers (Jumbo plugs)","offer_id":56509660332411,"sku":null,"price":9.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/4822\/1688\/files\/Opposite-leavedGoldenSaxifrageCH_1.jpg?v=1792082871","url":"https:\/\/celticwildflowers.co.uk\/products\/opposite-leaved-golden-saxifrage-chrysosplenium-oppositifolium","provider":"Celtic Wildflowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}