Xela's Garden

Saxifrage 'Mossy Pink' [V]

Genus: Saxifraga.

Species: Saxifraga x arendsii.

Planted 03.09 Vistabile Rockery house end
Bought 03.09 at Morrisons for £0.77

Saxifraga × arendsii pink form
Common name : Mossy Saxifrage

The Saxifrage include a huge number of alpines. This selection is a good choice for the partially shaded rock garden, wall garden or scree. Plants form a low cushion or mound of bright green leaves, bearing short stems of upfacing, cup-shaped bright or soft-pink flowers in spring. Requires a cool, moist location. Dislikes drought and hot humid summer weather. Trim lightly after blooming to remove the flower stems. Adapts well to growing in clay pots or alpine troughs. A light top-dressing of sand right after flowering will help to keep the clumps tight and free from root-rot.

Conditions Appearance

Sun Exposure Partial Shade

Soil Type Normal Sandy

Soil pH Neutral Alkaline Acid

Soil Moisture Average Moist

Care Level Easy

Flower Colour Deep Pink Light Pink

Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Spring Late Spring

Foliage Color Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant
Edging Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen

Flower Head Size Very Small

Height 10-20 cm 4-8 inches

Spread 15-30 cm 6-12 inches

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Growth Rate Medium

[Source: www.perennials.com/seeplant.html?item=1.475.300 ]

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